Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes – Creamy, Cheesy, and Crowd-Pleasing
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce and baked until golden and bubbling. A rich, comforting side dish that’s perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2½ to 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
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2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp butter
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, salt, pepper, thyme. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan.
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Layer half of the potatoes, pour half the sauce. Repeat.
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Top with extra Parmesan. Cover and bake 40 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 20–25 minutes more until golden and tender.
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Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.