Description
Creamy, golden, and layered with melty cheese, these extra cheesy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ½ cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (optional)
- Sprinkle of Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, salt, pepper, and half of the cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Arrange half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half the cheese sauce over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar and Gruyère. Add paprika and thyme if using.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
- Letting the dish rest after baking ensures clean slices and better flavor.
- You can prep the entire dish a day ahead and bake when ready.