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scalloped potatoes topped with fresh thyme in a cream casserole dish.

Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

Published by Kate
Cheese and potatoes—what could be better? Tastes just like Grandma's scalloped potatoes, but with a twist: gruyere cheese and fresh thyme.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 463 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • cup unsalted butter
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • cup flour
  • cups whole milk
  • teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Slice the potatoes ⅛ inch thick. Arrange in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Warm the milk in the microwave or a saucepan or until just warm (do not boil).
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until the shallots are soft.
  • Add the flour and stir for 30 seconds. Add the warmed milk, whisking as you add it. Whisk until the flour is incorporated into the milk and no lumps remain. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens just a bit, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the salt, thyme, and half of the Gruyere cheese.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the potatoes in the casserole dish.
  • Top with the remaining Gruyere.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cheese alternatives: cheddar or gouda would be delicious instead of the gruyere!
You can use ¾ teaspoon dried thyme in place of fresh thyme, if you don't have fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 608mgPotassium: 1128mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 722IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 484mgIron: 2mg
Keyword scalloped potatoes
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