Description
Ina Garten’s scalloped potatoes elevate comfort cuisine with creamy layers of thinly sliced potatoes and rich cheese. Guests will savor each indulgent bite of this classic French-inspired side dish that promises warm, satisfying flavor in every golden, cheesy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ pounds (1 kilogram) medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed (about 8)
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) shredded Gruyere (4 ½ ounces)
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Ingredient:
- ⅓ cup (33 grams) grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 450°F (232°C) and delicately coat an 18-by-13-inch (45.7-by-33-centimeter) baking sheet with a whisper of unsalted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a compact saucepan, harmonize heavy cream, finely minced garlic, delicately chopped fresh thyme, a half teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Gently warm the mixture until it reaches a soft simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
- Utilizing a mandoline or precision vegetable slicer, transform potatoes into translucent rounds approximately 1/8-inch (0.3-centimeter) thick, maintaining consistent delicate thickness.
- Construct the first potato layer across the prepared baking sheet, generously seasoning with salt and sprinkling half the grated Parmesan cheese. Meticulously arrange the remaining potato slices atop the initial layer, again seasoning with salt.
- Carefully cascade the warm cream mixture evenly across the potato landscape, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor distribution.
- Drape aluminum foil over the pan, protecting the delicate potatoes during initial baking. Roast for approximately 20 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Remove foil, lavishly scatter Gruyere and remaining Parmesan across the surface. Return to oven, allowing the top to transform into a golden, crispy masterpiece during an additional 15 to 20 minutes of uncovered baking.
Notes
- Creamy potatoes become a show-stopping side dish when layered with aromatic herbs and luxurious cheeses.
- Mandoline slicing guarantees razor-thin, uniform potato layers that cook perfectly and look professionally prepared.
- Mixing Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses creates a complex, golden crust with irresistible nutty undertones.
- Allowing the dish to rest after baking helps the sauce stabilize and makes serving smooth and elegant.
- Refrigerating the assembled casserole before baking offers a convenient make-ahead option for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg