Description
Creamy scalloped Yukon potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender layers of buttery Yukon Gold potatoes with a rich, creamy sauce and gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a savory side that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes to about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with salt, pepper, and half of the grated cheddar cheese.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture over them, then repeat. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg