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square baking dish with scalloped potatoes and a spoon
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Classic Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy and cheesy Classic Scalloped Potatoes are the king of decadent side dishes! They immediately add a whole lot of comfort to any plate.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 9
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 5 medium, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the potatoes, broth, cream, and bay leaves.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves, and transfer the potato mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Gently press the potatoes into an even layer, and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake until the cream is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can sub grated Parmesan cheese for the cheddar if you'd like (that's what's shown in the pictures).
  • Omit the thyme if you aren't a big fan.
  • Using a mandoline slicer or a v-blade slicer makes cutting the potatoes evenly thin much faster and easier; I'd recommend that or a food processor for the potato slicing.
  • This is a great dish to prep ahead of time so that you can throw it in the oven later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 9 servings | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg

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