Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Garlic Scalloped Potatoes, a side dish that combines thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a lush garlic-infused cheese sauce. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—be it holiday dinners or casual weeknight meals. Each bite delivers a creamy, cheesy experience, complemented by layers of rich flavor that are sure to impress your family and friends. With simple preparation steps and crowd-pleasing appeal, this dish is destined to become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8–10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Scrub and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk and chicken broth while stirring continuously. Add thyme and salt; bring to a gentle boil until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheeses until well combined.
- Grease a casserole dish and layer one-third of the potatoes followed by one-third of the cheese sauce, repeating twice more.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 35–45 minutes until golden brown on top and fork-tender.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg