Mom's Scalloped Potato Gratin

Mom's Scalloped Potato Gratin
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    75

Rediscover the comforting simplicity of a classic. This gratin, inspired by cherished memories, features thinly sliced potatoes layered with sharp cheddar and bathed in creamy milk, baked to golden perfection. It's a heartwarming dish that brings back the taste of home.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    32 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    132 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 2 tablespoons butter and set aside. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Peel potatoes and cut at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick round slices. (15 minutes)

03

Step

Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the layer very generously with salt, and sparingly with the freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne, if using. Top evenly with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three layers of potatoes, except for the last third of the cheese. Slowly and carefully pour in the milk, without upsetting the layers. The milk should almost, but not quite, cover the potatoes. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and place the casserole dish on a sheet pan to catch any drips. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and the top is well browned and bubbling, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (75 minutes)

06

Step

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. (10 minutes)

For extra flavor, consider adding a clove of minced garlic to the milk before pouring it over the potatoes.
Ensure the potatoes are sliced uniformly for even cooking.
If the top browns too quickly, tent the dish with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking.
A mandoline can be useful for achieving consistently thin potato slices.
Letting the gratin rest before serving allows it to set up properly, making it easier to serve.

Dawn Pfannerstill

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Rylee Keebler

    Next time I will double the recipe, it was gone so fast!

  • Jamar Kautzerturcotte

    The cayenne pepper adds a nice little kick.

  • Blake Frami

    My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Shad Sporer

    The instructions were clear and the dish turned out beautifully.

  • Cesar Buckridge

    I added a layer of caramelized onions and it was incredible!

  • Herman Kris

    Easy to follow and the results were perfect.

  • Neil Hermiston

    This recipe is amazing! It's so much better than any other scalloped potato recipe I've tried.

  • Mackenzie Schumm

    I used Gruyere cheese and it was fantastic.

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