Potatoes for Thanksgiving Dinner | Creamy, Crispy Scalloped
A classic, creamy scalloped potato dish layered with a velvety garlic-onion cream sauce and optionally topped with a light touch of cheese. Perfect for holidays and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2½ lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ⅛-inch thick
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups heavy cream
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1½ cups whole milk
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1½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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½ cup shredded Gruyère or Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9×13-inch dish.
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Melt butter in a saucepan. Sauté onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in cream and milk.
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Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Optional: Stir in cheese.
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Layer half the potatoes in dish. Pour over half the sauce. Repeat layers.
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Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 25–30 minutes more.
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Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
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Make up to 24 hours ahead and bake before serving.
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Add herbs or leeks for variation.