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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme

Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme

Callie Morgan
These creamy scalloped potatoes with thyme are covered in shredded cheddar. parmesan, and topped with a decadent heavy cream sauce. It is the perfect compliment to any meal and makes enough to feed a crowd.
4 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion diced
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Thyme or 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 1/4 Cups Shredded Cheddar
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel your potatoes and then slice them into rounds about 1/8 of an inch thick. Line them in your baking dish and gently fan open some of the potatoes so that sauce can get between the layers.
    4 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • In a medium saucepan, melt your butter on medium heat. Then, add onions and sauté until golden brown.
    4 Tbsp Butter, 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion
  • Once your onions are browned, add in your flour. Stir quickly and make sure it is thoroughly mixed in. Turn the heat down to low.
    1/4 Cup Flour
  • Next, add your chicken broth in slowly, mixing together well. The sauce will be thick. Then, add your heavy cream in slowly.
    2 Cups Chicken Broth, 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • Once all the cream is incorporated, add in your seasonings.
    2 Tbsp Fresh Thyme, 1/4 tsp Pepper, 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 pinch Salt
  • Pour the finished cream sauce over the sliced potatoes, making sure to cover all of them.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar and Parmesan evenly on top.
    2 1/4 Cups Shredded Cheddar, 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes covered.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Serve Warm
Keyword Creamy Potatoes, potatoes, scalloped potatoes