Description
A comforting dish featuring layers of tender potatoes drenched in creamy sauce and sweet caramelized onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Slice your potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook until golden and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, stock, salt, pepper, and herbs. Heat gently without boiling and add half the cheese, stirring until melted.
- Layer it up: In a greased baking dish, layer potatoes and caramelized onions alternately. Pour the creamy sauce over the top, covering the layers well.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake an additional 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Substitute with sautéed mushrooms for an earthy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, creamy potatoes, french onion, comfort food, side dish