Creamy Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes recipe features creamy, tender Yukon gold potatoes baked in a rich Parmesan and heavy cream sauce, infused with fresh rosemary and roasted garlic flavors. It’s a comforting and elegant side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
Sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base
Herbs
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the scalloped potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the Yukon gold potatoes and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the sauce well.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes, sprinkle with half of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and add one sprig of rosemary.
- Second Layer: Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and the second sprig of rosemary.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the rosemary sprigs, let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes to set, and serve warm as a creamy, cheesy side dish.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the dish may be less rich.
- Make sure to slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking.
- Freshly grating Parmesan cheese will give better flavor than pre-grated.
- Letting the dish rest before serving helps the sauce thicken.
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