Scalloped Potatoes

These Easy Scalloped Potatoes are extra cheesy and super flavorful with three types of cheese, fresh herbs, and garlic. These potatoes are the perfect side for grilled steaks, pork chops, or a holiday meal.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best scalloped potatoes, cheesy scalloped potatoes, easy scalloped potatoes

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2½ lbs. red or yukon gold potatoes sliced thin (do not peel)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¾ cup sharp cheddar shredded
¾ cup smoked cheddar shredded
½ cup Parmesan grated
2 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, thyme) or ½ tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in fresh herbs and ¾ of the cheeses, reserving some for the top.
Place a small amount of cheese sauce in the bottom of the pan. Layer with half of the sliced potatoes. Add ½ of the cheese sauce and then repeat with another layer of potatoes, followed by the remainder of the cheese sauce. Top with the rest of the shredded cheese and cover with foil.
Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and edges are bubbly. Remove foil and broil until the cheese on top browns (watch it carefully to prevent burning. It can happen fast!)
Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing, to prevent slices falling apart. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

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