Scalloped Potatoes

✨ Introduction

Scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort dish featuring layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes 🥔 baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce 🧀. Perfect for any meal, from family dinners to festive gatherings 😋.

🧂 Ingredients
🥔 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
🥛 1½ cups heavy cream
🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩‍🍳 Instructions
🔥 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
🥣 In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, salt, and pepper. Heat gently.
🥔 Layer half the sliced potatoes in the dish. Pour half the cream mixture over and sprinkle half the cheese.
🔁 Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream, and cheese.
🥘 Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
🔄 Methods
Use Gruyère or mozzarella for different flavor 🧀.
Add cooked bacon or ham for a meaty version 🥓.
Include sliced onions or leeks for extra depth 🧅.
Make it lighter with milk instead of cream 🥛.
📚 History