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A round, white baking dish filled with a golden-brown potato gratin. The dish has a crispy, caramelized top layer of thinly sliced potatoes. The creamy texture and slight browning suggest it has been baked to a delicious finish. The dish rests on a wooden surface.
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Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This homemade scalloped potatoes recipe is creamy, rich and super flavorful. Perfect side dish for thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or weekend dinner.
Prep Time2 hours
WORK TIME20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potatoes
Servings: 8 yields
Calories: 367kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Potatoes Yukon Gold
  • 3-4 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 1½ cups Milk
  • 1½ cups Heavy cream
  • 1 Onion
  • 6 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2-3 springs Fresh thyme
  • 2-3 springs Rosemary
  • 2 Garlic cloves
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Grease a 9X13 inch (22X33cm) rectangle pan or 11-inch (28cm) round pan with butter or oil.
  • Peel the potatoes, then, using a mandolin or a sharp knife thinly slice the potatoes.
  • Spread about 1/3 of the potato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with about 1/2 of the onion slices. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the potato and onion. Dot with butter cubes (1-2 tablespoons). Season the entire layer with salt and pepper. Repeat layering twice more. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of butter over the top layer. Set aside.
  • In a sauce pan, heat milk, heavy cream, garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes. Remove garlic, rosemary and thyme.
  • Pour milk mixture over the potatoes.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, after 50 minutes remove the foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden and the potatoes are tender.

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Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg