Creamy Scalloped Yukon Potatoes
Creamy Scalloped Yukon Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of tender Yukon Gold potatoes enveloped in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. With a golden crust and unforgettable flavors, these scalloped potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to steal the spotlight, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp butter (for greasing and layering)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional, like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in the prepared dish, pouring some cream mixture over each layer and sprinkling cheese in between.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in Gruyère cheese or incorporating fresh herbs between layers. You can prepare this dish a day in advance; just assemble it and refrigerate before baking.