Description
This Quick Scalloped Potatoes recipe delivers comfort in every creamy bite! Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this easy scalloped potatoes dish combines thinly sliced potatoes with a rich, creamy sauce and a golden, cheesy topping. A simple and quick potato recipe, ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potato slices in an even layer at the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour half of the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes in the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the cream-covered potatoes. Arrange the remaining potato slices in an even layer on top of the cheese. Pour the remaining cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Dot the top with small pieces of butter. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Slice potatoes thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife for even cooking.
- Yukon Gold potatoes provide the best creamy texture and hold their shape well.
- Cover the dish with foil initially to ensure even cooking and prevent the cheese from browning too quickly.
- Let the scalloped potatoes rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Add diced ham or bacon between the potato layers for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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