Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Cheesy Garlic Scalloped Potatoes, a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to festive holiday gatherings. This recipe features thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes layered in a rich, creamy garlic-infused cheese sauce that bubbles to perfection in the oven. The combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses brings a mouthwatering depth of flavor that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this cheesy potato bake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8–10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice cleaned Yukon gold potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add milk and chicken broth while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Off heat, mix in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until combined.
- Grease a casserole dish and layer one-third of the potatoes followed by one-third of the cheese sauce; repeat twice more.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 35–45 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg