Brown Butter Scalloped Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich brown butter sauce until tender and golden, with a hint of garlic for depth. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs potatoes, butter, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, cooking until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Arrange 2 lbs thinly sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish.
5. Step 5: Pour brown butter sauce evenly over potatoes, ensuring full coverage.
6. Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce bubbles around edges.