Scalloped Potatoes

In this scalloped potatoes recipe, I layer tender potatoes with a creamy sauce and cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting, delicious holiday side dish!

Scalloped potatoes always make me think of Easter. My family had them at our holiday dinner every year when I was growing up. Cheesy, rich, and comforting, they were my favorite part of the meal. I’d happily skip the Easter ham and go back for a second serving of scalloped potatoes instead!

Since this classic dish is one of my Easter favorites, I wanted to share a recipe for it this spring.

Finally—after lots of testing and tweaking—it’s here: my favorite scalloped potatoes recipe. It features tender potatoes baked in a creamy sauce with fresh thyme, onions, and cheddar cheese.

Hearty and flavorful, it’s a show-stopping addition to any meal. I think you’ll love it!

Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this scalloped potato recipe:

• Potatoes, of course! I love using russet potatoes for baked potatoes and French fries, but they’re not my #1 pick for this recipe. Instead, I recommend Yukon Gold or other yellow potatoes. Their creamy texture and buttery flavor are so delicious here!
• Butter and flour – The create a roux that thickens the sauce.
• Vegetable broth and whole milk – The sauce’s base! When I was developing this recipe, I tested a version with all milk and no broth, and I found that it felt too rich in the final dish. The combination of broth and milk makes the sauce lightly creamy and more flavorful.
• Garlic and onion – For savory depth of flavor.
• Fresh thyme – It adds fresh, unexpected notes to this comforting casserole. In a pinch, dried thyme works too.
• Cheddar cheese – For tangy, nutty flavor.
• And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!

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