Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe For Dinner Meals

This Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is a revelation in comfort food, marrying the indulgent creaminess of cheese with the earthy goodness of potatoes in a side dish that's perfect not just for the holidays, but any day of the year. Its perfectly balanced garlic cream sauce elevates the humble potato to a masterpiece of creamy, cheesy delight. Truly, a must-try for anyone looking to impress at their next dinner gathering or craving a cozy, satisfying meal.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

3 pounds of Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy/whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the rack to the middle position.

Prepare Ingredients:

Cheese: Grate the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and use a mandoline slicer to cut them into approximately ⅛ inch (3 mm) slices.

Cook Garlic and Cream:

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add the cream, salt, and a dash of pepper to the saucepan. Warm the mixture until it almost reaches a boil, stirring occasionally, then remove it from heat.

Assemble the Dish:

In a greased 9x13 baking dish, arrange half of the potato slices in an overlapping pattern (don’t worry about perfect placement).
Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle half of both cheeses over the top.
Repeat with another layer of potatoes, the remaining cream mixture, and the rest of the cheese.

Bake:

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 25-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown (test doneness with a toothpick).

Rest Before Serving: Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Additional Tips

Using a mandoline slicer will help you quickly and uniformly slice the potatoes. Always use a protective glove to avoid accidents.
Placing the baking dish on a baking sheet while in the oven can help catch any spills, especially if your dish is a bit shallow.

This dish is perfect as a holiday side but is also wonderful for any family dinner. Enjoy your homemade scalloped potatoes!