Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Amazing Effortless Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Layers of tender, thinly sliced Russet potatoes are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a golden, crunchy panko layer. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that warms both hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish; season with half of the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour half of the heavy cream over the layered ingredients. Repeat with remaining potatoes, seasoning, cheese, and finish with remaining cream.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and spread evenly on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg