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Delicious layered potato gratin with crispy cheese topping and creamy interior. Perfectly baked, flavorful comfort food.
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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are tender, thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with thyme and Parmesan. Simple to make and comforting, this classic side dish is perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Eastern European
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.7 lbs Yukon Gold thinly sliced (about 0,8 kg), or similar potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml (or half-and-half/milk)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese optional, grated
  • 2 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cream and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding a little milk if needed.
  4. Arrange the potato slices vertically in the baking dish. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle more Parmesan on top if you like.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
  6. Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving.