Description
How to make cheesy scalloped potatoes from scratch. Homemade creamy cheese sauce, this is a great side dish with any holiday meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion (minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups half and half
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 dry bay leaf
- 4 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming subsides, about 1 minute. Add onion and sauté until it turns soft and translucent about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half and half, milk, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and potatoes and bring to simmer.
- Cover pot and maintain a light simmer, and cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Transfer potato mixture to 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until the cream has thickened and is bubbling around sides and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American