Name: Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup heavy cream; 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 sprig fresh thyme; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices); salt (as needed); black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ((plus more for topping))

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Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Whether you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish or something special to wow your guests, this dish is sure to please.

They’re creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Plus, they’re pretty simple to make, so they’re perfect for any occasion.

When it comes to side dishes, potatoes are always a good choice. They’re filling, they go with just about everything, and they can be prepared in a million different ways. But when you want something that’s a little bit special, these potatoes are the perfect option. With layers of cheesy potato goodness, they’ll satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your dinner table.

You will make this dish with heavy cream, garlic, thyme, nutmeg, russet potatoes, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. This kid friendly recipe will only take 15 minutes of prep time.

Closeup of Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes in a white casserole dish.

Russet potatoes in a brown basket lined with a white cloth. — Russet Potatoes

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Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes

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Best Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. They're creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Plus, they're pretty simple to make, so they're perfect for any occasion. This kid friendly recipe will only take 15 minutes of prep time. With layers of cheesy potato goodness, they'll satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your dinner table.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
½ tsp ground nutmeg
2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
salt as needed
black pepper freshly ground, to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
In a saucepan, heat up the cream with a sprig of thyme, chopped garlic and nutmeg.
In the saucepan, add cream, garlic, thyme, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally until heated through.
In the meantime, in a casserole dish, Arrange potato slices in rows that overlap slightly over the bottom of the casserole dish, making one layer.
Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
Pour part of the heated cream mixture over the potatoes.
Sprinkle some of the parmesan cheese over the layer.
Repeat the steps for 2 additional layers.
In preheated oven, bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top.
Turn oven to Broil. Broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese has browned.