Description
A cozy comfort food delight featuring layers of tender potatoes and gooey cheese, baked to creamy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them into thin, even rounds.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk, simmer, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer potato slices in a greased baking dish, alternating with cheese and the creamy mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing different cheeses or incorporating fresh herbs into the creamy mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9x13 dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, comfort food, creamy cheese, baked potatoes, side dish