Creamy scalloped potatoes are a rich, comforting baked dish made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a creamy sauce and baked until tender and golden.
🥔 Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4–5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 1 cup cream (optional but makes it richer)
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp thyme or mixed herbs (optional)
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, optional but delicious)
Instructions:
- Prep potatoes: Peel and slice potatoes very thin (about 2–3 mm).
- Make sauce: In a pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk (and cream if using) until smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Layer: In a greased baking dish, layer potatoes, then pour some sauce. Repeat until all potatoes and sauce are used.
- Top with cheese if using.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–60 minutes. Remove foil for last 10–15 minutes to brown the top.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving so it sets nicely.
The result is a soft, creamy, cheesy version of Scalloped potatoes with a rich, comforting texture.
If you want, I can also show you a no-cream version, a restaurant-style cheesy gratin, or a quick stovetop shortcut.
