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Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas | Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

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Creamy, tender scalloped potatoes baked in a velvety garlic-onion cream sauce, with optional cheese for extra richness. A classic, comforting side dish for holidays and family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2½ lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ⅛-inch thick

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1½ cups heavy cream

  • 1½ cups whole milk

  • 1½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère (optional)

  • Extra butter for dotting top (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9×13-inch dish.

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion, cook 5 min. Add garlic; cook 30 sec.

  • Stir in flour. Cook 1–2 min. Slowly whisk in cream and milk.

  • Add salt, pepper, nutmeg. Simmer until thickened, 5–7 min.

  • Layer half of potatoes, pour half of sauce. Repeat. Add cheese if using.

  • Cover with foil. Bake 45 min. Uncover, bake 25–30 min more.

  • Rest 10–15 min before serving.

Notes

  • Make ahead and reheat for easy holiday prep.

  • Add herbs or smoked paprika for variation.

  • Use gluten-free flour if needed.

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