Recipe- Classic And Flavorful Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are a classic, indulgent side dish. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a creamy sauce, then baked til golden brown. It’s rich, cheesy, and super flavorful. There’s no doubt your guests will be coming back for seconds on this one.When it comes to holidays or special dinners, a side of potatoes seems to always make it onto the menu. Sometimes I’ll enjoy creamy mashed potatoes or garlic roasted potatoes. But, it never hurts to kick it up a notch and hop on the cheesy potato bandwagon.

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/3 cup shredded gruyere cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 large shallot, finely diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Method

* Position a rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees fahrenheit.

* In a small bowl, combine the diced shallot, chopped thyme, salt and pepper. Give it a stir and set it aside.

* In another bowl combine the shredded mozzarella, asiago and gruyere cheeses, and mix together.

* Add half of the butter to a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat. Add half of the potato slices, spreading them out.

* Sprinkle 2/3 of the shallot mixture over the potatoes and then half of the three cheese blend.

* Arrange the remaining potato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining shallot mixture. Pour the cream on top and add the nutmeg.

* Simmer for 5 minutes on the stove.

* Dot the potatoes with the remaining butter pieces. Then sprinkle the remaining three cheese blend and top with the parmesan cheese.

* Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until golden, about 25-30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving and garnish with a thyme sprig.