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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese

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A comforting and easy scalloped potatoes recipe layered with thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, creamy Gruyere cheese sauce, and a golden Parmesan crust. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 900 grams)
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (about 200 grams)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 grams)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 25 grams) for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel (if desired) and slice the Yukon Gold potatoes thinly—about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife for even slices.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped thyme until fully combined.
  4. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  5. Arrange a single layer of potato slices to cover the bottom of the dish.
  6. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded Gruyere over the potato layer, then pour about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the cream sauce over it.
  7. Repeat layering potatoes, cheese, and cream sauce until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of cheese.
  8. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the top layer.
  9. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the top is bubbly and golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  10. Let the scalloped potatoes rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven before serving.

Notes

Use a mandoline slicer for even potato slices to ensure uniform cooking. Rest the dish after baking to allow the sauce to thicken and make slicing easier. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil. Freshly shredded Gruyere melts better than pre-shredded. For a gluten-free version, double-check cream and cheese labels. To thicken sauce, optionally add a tablespoon of flour to melted butter before mixing with cream.

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Keywords: scalloped potatoes, creamy potatoes, Gruyere cheese, comfort food, easy potato recipe, cheesy potatoes, holiday side dish

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