Description
Creamy garlic scalloped potatoes deliver comfort with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and rich cheese sauce. Hearty side dishes like this impress guests and bring warmth to family dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs (2.27 kg) russet potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups onions, chopped small
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 8 oz (226 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) butter
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ cup flour
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 14 x 11 x 2 inches baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Potato Processing: Peel and slice potatoes uniformly, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Aromatic Base: In a large frying pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sauce Foundation: Dust flour over the onion-garlic mixture, stirring continuously to cook out raw flour taste for 2 minutes.
- Liquid Integration: Pour vegetable broth into the pan, adding salt, pepper, and heavy cream. Simmer until the mixture thickens, avoiding boiling.
- Cheese Incorporation: Blend shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce until smoothly integrated.
- Layering Technique: Create three alternating layers in the baking dish, starting with potato slices, followed by sour cream and cheese sauce, then sprinkle a blend of Parmesan, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses.
- Baking Process: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, removing foil during the final 15-20 minutes to allow cheese to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Resting Period: Allow the dish to rest for 15 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling layers to set before serving.
Notes
- Slice Potatoes Precisely: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniform 1/4-inch thick potato slices, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Stir the sauce constantly while simmering to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, creamy texture without lumps or burning.
- Layer Strategically: Build layers carefully, making sure each potato slice is evenly coated with sauce and cheese for maximum flavor distribution and balanced bites.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for 15 minutes after baking, which helps the layers set and makes cutting and serving much easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg