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    Classic Scalloped Potatoes

    Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich, cheesy cream sauce and baked until tender and golden on top.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 60 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Scalloped potatoes have roots in European gratin traditions, particularly French and English cooking, where thinly sliced potatoes are baked in cream or a cheese sauce. The dish became a popular American holiday and Sunday dinner side by the mid-20th century, prized for its rich, creamy layers.

    Creamy, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection

    Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich, cheesy cream sauce and baked until tender and golden on top.

    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish.
    2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour, cooking 1 minute.
    3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream, simmering until thickened.
    4. Stir in the garlic and half the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Layer the sliced potatoes in the baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over, pressing down.
    6. Top with the remaining cheese and bake, covered, 40 minutes, then uncovered 15-20 minutes until golden and the potatoes are tender.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Slicing the potatoes uniformly, ideally with a mandoline, ensures they cook evenly. Let the dish rest 10 minutes after baking so the sauce sets slightly before serving.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook60 min
    Servings8
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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