Move over : Luxurious scalloped potatoes are the new star of your . Instead of a traditional , these spuds are cooked in the with a rich cream, gruyère, and sharp white cheddar sauce. The slow cooker method leaves your oven free for a parade of other dishes while making the perfectly tender. The finished dish even has those yummy caramelized browned edges we love from the baked version!
What's the best cheese to use in scalloped potatoes?
Cheddar cheese is the classic choice for scalloped potatoes, and there's no question why—it's sharpness provides the perfect bite and it melts beautifully.
How can I thicken a cheese sauce?
The roux (flour cooked in butter) will thicken the cheese sauce on the stove and as the potatoes cook in the slow cooker. Be sure to let the dish cool before serving. This will give the sauce a chance to set up and stick to every bite of potato.
How do I keep potatoes from turning brown?
Peeled and sliced potatoes can turn a brownish gray if they sit on your counter for too long.
What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and potatoes au gratin?
Scalloped potatoes are traditionally sliced potatoes layered with cream. layer in lots of cheese as well as cream. This recipe actually combines both, adding the cheeses right to the sauce to make assembly easier.
What do you eat scalloped potatoes with?
Scalloped potatoes are an indulgent, ultra-filling side dish to bring to the table. That means they pairs well with proteins and fresh
unsalted butter, divided
1small yellow onion, chopped
3garlic cloves, chopped
11/2tbsp.all-purpose flour
21/2c.heavy cream
4tsp.kosher salt
2tsp.chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
11/2tsp.black pepper, plus more for garnish
11/2c.sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
11/2c.Gruyere cheese, shredded
4lb.Russet potatoes (about 4 large potatoes), peeled
Nonstick cooking spray
Step 1In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.