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Scalloped Potatoes ~ easy classic recipe for tender sliced potatoes blanketed in layers of creamy, cheesy sauce and a golden, slightly crispy top.
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There’s no better sidekick to that Easter ham than potatoes blanketed in layers of creamy, über cheesy sauce. Enter: these classic Scalloped Potatoes (or technically Au Gratin Potatoes).
Scalloped Potatoes do take a little more time to make but they’re still easy and well worth it. They go with almost anything including:
- Roast Leg of Lamb – perfectly cooked garlic-herb crusted tender, juicy roast lamb
- Ham – baked ham with a tasty rum-pineapple glaze.
- Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin – tender, juicy pork tenderloin with honey-balsamic glaze in 20 minutes!
- Apricot glazed pork tenderloin– another tender, juicy roast pork with sweet-savory Apricot-Dijon glaze.
What’s the difference between scalloped and au gratin potatoes?
Cheese! What the two share in common is potato deliciousness, but while Scalloped Potatoes consist of thinly sliced potatoes layered in a casserole dish with milk or cream, Au Gratin Potatoes have gooey, melted cheese surrounding every bite making Au Gratin Potatoes a more indulgent dish.
Again – technically these are Au Gratin Potatoes but I’ve been making them forever and my family just calls them
Scalloped Potatoes.
what’s in scalloped Potatoes?
- softened butter
- russet potatoes
- white cheddar cheese
- smoked gouda cheese
- all purpose flour
- whole milk
- lemon zest
- garlic cloves
- fresh thyme
- onion
- salt
HOW TO MAKE SCALLOPED POTATOES:
Preheat the oven to 375° then butter a 2 quart baking dish using one tablespoon of the softened butter. This will keep the potatoes from sticking to the pan and also adds another level of flavor.
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes then set them aside then shred the cheeses and combine in a small bowl.
In a small sauce pan melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter then sprinkle in the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk then add the lemon zest, grated garlic, thyme, onions and salt.
Simmer 2-3 minutes or until the sauce it smooth, stirring occasionally and allowing the sauce to thicken.Reduce the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses.
Place half of the potatoes in the buttered baking dish overlapping them, then pour half of the cheese sauce over the top.
Repeat with a second layer of overlapping potatoes and the remaining cheese sauce then sprinkle the remaining grated cheese.Bake uncovered 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and lightly golden.
NOTE: I like to keep a foil lined baking sheet under the potatoes to catch any spills.
More potato recipes!
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes – creamy, buttery mashed potatoes elevated with smoked Gouda cheese! The ultimate holiday side dish that’s easy enough for weeknights.
Air Fryer French Fries – BEST hand cut fries start with fresh potatoes hand cut, air fried to crisp outside, fluffy potatoes inside and uses just one teaspoon of oil!
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes– rustic, creamy, cheesy drizzled with brown butter and fresh sage.
Muffin Tin Potato Stacks– thinly sliced potatoes with crispy, golden edges and soft, tender insides baked in a muffin tin. Tasty side dish appetizer.
Yukon Gold/Sweet Potato Au Gratin– both Yukon gold and sweet potatoes thinly sliced in a creamy, silky gruyere – fresh herb sauce.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Steakhouse style baked potato cooked in the air fryer! Perfect crispy skin with fluffy soft potato inside. A classic side goes with anything!
Grilled Foil Potatoes – ranch seasoned diced potatoes and onions grilled in foil and topped with crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese and sour cream. Make in the grill OR oven.
Enjoy!
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Au Gratin Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes ~ easy recipe for homemade cheesy au gratin potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cups russet potatoes thinly and evenly sliced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely minced
- 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup smoked gouda shredded
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° then butter a 2 quart baking dish using one tablespoon of the softened butter.
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes then set them aside then shred the cheeses and combine in a small bowl.
In a small sauce pan melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter then sprinkle in the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk then add the lemon zest, grated garlic, thyme, onions and salt. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is smooth, stirring occasionally and allowing the sauce to thicken.
Reduce the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses.
Place half of the potatoes in the buttered baking dish overlapping them, then pour half of the cheese sauce over the top.
Repeat with a second layer of overlapping potatoes and the remaining cheese sauce then sprinkle the remaining grated cheese.Bakeuncovered45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and lightly golden.
Keyword scalloped potatoes, au gratin potatoes, cheesy potatoes, easter side dishes
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