Description
A classic comfort food featuring creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes that are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream with minced garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for about 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer the potato slices, drizzling with the cream mixture and topping with cheese repeatedly until all potatoes are used.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, covering with foil for the first 30 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg