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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This classic Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes recipe features tender Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a creamy, flavorful sauce. A comforting and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 c half-and-half (or a mix of 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 ground black pepper
  • 1/4 grated nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place sliced potatoes in cold water, then pat dry.
  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth.
  8. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, 5-7 minutes.
  9. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish.
  10. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes.
  11. Layer remaining potato slices and cover with the rest of the sauce.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
  13. Rest for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half. Adjust seasonings to your preference.