Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

These Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are rich, velvety and irresistibly flavorful. Baked until perfectly tender and finished with a crisp panko topping, this comforting side dish feels elegant enough for holidays and yet easy enough for weeknights. A must-make for anyone craving creamy potato perfection.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Creamy Scallop Potatoes, Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 471kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Rotary Grater The easiest and fastest way to create thinly sliced potatoes.

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 ounces goat cheese *see Note #1 below
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large garlic cloves *roughly chopped
2 shallots *roughly chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme *see Note #2 below
1 tablespoon butter *for greasing baking dish
2 ounces parmesan *finely grated
1/2 cup panko

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325℉. Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cream, salt, pepper, garlic, shallots and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer until the garlic and shallots are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove thyme leaves from the stems and stir leaves back into cream mixture. Discard stems.
Using an immersion blender, blend cream until smooth. Whisk in goat cheese over low heat until fully melted and incorporated.
Slice potatoes thinly and arrange in rows, slightly fanned at an angle, covering the base of the buttered dish. Pour the warm goat cheese cream evenly over the potatoes.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60-75 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Uncover the dish and sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan and breadcrumbs. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow gratin to set.

Notes

Note #1- If you leave out the goat cheese, increase heavy cream to 3 cups. Other cheese options are:

Cream Cheese– Mild, creamy and easy to melt. It adds richness without the tang.
Boursin– A soft, herbed cheese that melts beautifully and brings extra flavor.
Mascarpone– Buttery and smooth with subtle sweetness, perfect for a luxurious twist.
Gruyère– Melts well and adds a nutty, savory depth.
Fontina– Mild and creamy with a silky melt, great for layering flavor.

Note #2- If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be used (start with 1 teaspoon), or try rosemary or sage for a bolder flavor.

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