Description
Ina Garten’s scalloped potatoes provide a creamy, indulgent side dish perfect for family gatherings. Rich layers of sliced potatoes and cheese create a comforting classic you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ lbs (1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed (about 8)
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded Gruyere (4 ½ oz)
- ⅓ cup (33 g) grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F and butter an 18-by-13-inch baking sheet thoroughly, creating a non-stick surface for the potato layers.
- Cream Infusion: Combine heavy cream, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan. Warm until gently simmering, then remove from heat to preserve the delicate herbal essence.
- Potato Slicing: Using a mandoline, slice potatoes into uniform 1/8-inch translucent rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking and elegant presentation.
- Layering and Seasoning: Create the first potato layer across the baking sheet, generously seasoning with salt and sprinkling half the Parmesan cheese. Arrange subsequent potato slices, repeating the seasoning process to build depth of flavor.
- Cream Application: Gently pour the warm cream mixture over the potato layers, ensuring complete and even coverage to infuse each slice with rich, aromatic essence.
- Baking Process: Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 20 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness. Remove foil, sprinkle Gruyere and remaining Parmesan cheese, then return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top becomes a golden, crispy masterpiece.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniform 1/8-inch potato slices, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Temperature Matters: Start with a high 450°F oven to achieve crispy edges and creamy interior, creating perfect scalloped potato layers.
- Cream Technique: Gently warm cream with garlic and thyme before pouring to infuse maximum flavor into potato layers without scorching.
- Cheese Coverage: Distribute Parmesan and Gruyere strategically between layers and on top for rich, golden-brown, melted cheese perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg