Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes - creamy, cheesy and rich potatoes that everyone will be begging for more, learn this easy scalloped potatoes recipe.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 sprigs thyme plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 pounds (125g) russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9x13-inch (23 cm x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- In a pot, melt the butter and cook the onions until softened. Add the cream, milk, thyme, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the thyme sprigs and pour the potatoes into the baking dish. Top with cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is slightly golden. Allow the dish to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes before serving, and sprinkle with extra thyme leaves, if desired.
Notes
If you want to try a different cheese, I recommend gruyere. It's sweet, but slightly salty.
Nutrition
Serving: 8people | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 1133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 2mg