Description
Creamy “cheesy garlic scalloped potatoes” offer a luxurious side dish that elevates comfort cooking with rich, layered flavors. Crisp potato edges and melted cheese create a memorable experience you’ll crave at every family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy:
- 5 lbs (2.27 kg) russet potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (113 grams) butter (1/2 stick)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cups onions, chopped small
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
Liquid and Thickener:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400° and coating a spacious rectangular baking vessel with non-stick spray.
- Carefully transform potatoes into delicate, translucent rounds approximately ⅛” thick, then temporarily reserve in a generously sized mixing bowl.
- Activate a large frying pan and melt butter using minimal heat, introducing diced onions and minced garlic to create a fragrant foundation.
- Gently dust flour over the aromatic onion mixture, stirring and allowing ingredients to intermingle and develop depth for several minutes.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the pan, incorporating salt, pepper, and preferred seasonings, then blend in heavy cream until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Remove sauce from heat just before boiling point and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until smoothly integrated.
- Construct initial potato layer within baking dish, meticulously distributing sour cream and cheese sauce across the surface.
- Elegantly sprinkle a harmonious blend of Parmesan, pepper jack, and cheddar cheese over the initial stratum.
- Repeat layering process two additional times, ensuring each tier receives equal attention and culminating with a generous cheddar cheese crown.
- Envelop the dish in aluminum foil and transfer to preheated oven, allowing potatoes to transform and meld for approximately 1½ – 2 hours.
- During final cooking stage, unveil the foil to encourage a golden, slightly crisp cheese surface.
- Extract from oven and permit dish to rest and settle for quarter-hour before serving, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensity to develop.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a beautiful layered presentation.
- Pat potato slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture and achieve a crispier top layer.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and cream to help them blend more smoothly and create a consistent sauce.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version without sacrificing richness.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère, fontina, or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped herbs like thyme or rosemary between layers for extra depth and complexity.
- For a vegetarian version, replace vegetable broth with mushroom broth to maintain rich umami flavor.
- Check potato tenderness by inserting a knife; it should glide through effortlessly when perfectly cooked.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg