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scalloped potatoes

A creamy and cheesy scalloped potatoes dish layered with thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and a buttery sauce, perfect as a hearty side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 tbsp light butter
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.75 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup fat free milk
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 0.25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sliced potatoes, melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  4. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish; sprinkle half of the cheese over the potatoes.
  5. Repeat with remaining potato slices and cheese.
  6. In a small saucepan, bring milk, thyme, bay leaf, and nutmeg to a boil; remove bay leaf and pour the mixture over the potatoes.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a dash of paprika or use full-fat cheese and milk.