Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes - creamy, cheesy and rich potatoes that everyone will be begging for more, learn this easy scalloped potatoes recipe.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 sprigs thyme (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 4 pounds (125g) russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9x13-inch (23 cm x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- 2
In a pot, melt the butter and cook the onions until softened. Add the cream, milk, thyme, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
- 3
Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Remove the thyme sprigs and pour the potatoes into the baking dish. Top with cheese.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is slightly golden. Allow the dish to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes before serving, and sprinkle with extra thyme leaves, if desired.