Creamy Herb Scalloped Potatoes with Cheddar

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Layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich garlic-herb cream sauce with sharp cheddar for a comforting, restaurant-style side dish. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs potatoes, heavy cream, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Layer 1/2 of the thinly sliced potatoes (2 lbs) evenly in the dish, pour half the cream sauce over them, then repeat layers.
  6. Step 6: Pour remaining sauce over the top, ensuring potatoes are fully covered.
  7. Step 7: Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced and sauce is bubbly around edges.
  8. Step 8: Let rest for 15 minutes before serving, sprinkled with extra chopped thyme.

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