Shortcut Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This shortcut cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with creamy layers of tender potatoes and a rich cheese sauce, it's an easy casserole dish perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish and pour half of the cream mixture over them.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.