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Golden Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Golden Creamy Scalloped Potatoes: Comfort in Every Bite

These Golden Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect indulgence, enveloped in a silky garlic cream sauce and topped with bubbling Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced) fresh is best for maximum flavor
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or Whole Milk/Half & Half
For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes slice thin for even cooking
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) try Gruyère for a different flavor profile
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme dried thyme can be used if fresh isn’t available
Seasoning
  • Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • ceramic baking dish
  • mandoline or sharp knife
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a ceramic baking dish with butter.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices and place in cold water.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour into the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream and heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Gently add the sliced potatoes to the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  8. Stack the coated potato slices upright in the greased baking dish and pour any remaining sauce over the top.
  9. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For uniform cooking, ensure potatoes are sliced evenly. Allow sauce to thicken before adding potatoes to prevent curdling. Let the dish rest after baking to enhance texture.

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