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recipe best scalloped potatoes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These scalloped potatoes are elevated with smoky paprika and a luscious caramelized onion cream, creating a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
- 30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 150 g (1 cup) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- 300 g (10-oz) onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp (5 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt, plus more for potatoes
- ½ tsp (2 g) black pepper
- 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté onions with butter and sugar for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Smoked Cream: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk and cream. Simmer until thickened, add paprika, salt, pepper, and half the onions.
- Assemble Dish: Layer potatoes and cream sauce in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cover and Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Brown and Rest: Remove foil, bake 10-15 minutes, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with thyme and serve.
Notes
For best results, use Yukon Gold potatoes and high-quality smoked paprika. Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to developing their sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg