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Simple Scalloped Potatoes
These Simple Scalloped Potatoes are cheesy, easy, and great for the holidays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 164 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter cut into pieces, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 2 lbs. russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8 in thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c. skim milk
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 fresh bay leaves
- 1/2 c. grated gruyere cheese about 2 ounces
Instructions
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Position rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425.
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Generously brush a large skillet with butter, then rub with the garlic. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add half of the potatoes, sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste, then arrange the remaining potatoes on top. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste.
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Pour the broth and milk over the potatoes, then add the nutmeg and bay leaves; simmer 3 minutes.
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Generously brush a shallow baking dish with butter and slide the potatoes into the dish; arrange with a fork, if desired. (If your skillet is ovenproof, you can skip this step and bake the potatoes right in the skillet.)
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Dot the potatoes with the cut-up butter and sprinkle with gruyere. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before servings. Discard the bay leaves.
Recipe Notes
[My 2 Cents]
Use whatever cheese you want. I didn't have gruyere, so I used my new love, gouda. And of course, you know me, I omitted the nutmeg!
Adapted from Food Network Magazine, April 2011 issue
Nutrition Facts
Simple Scalloped Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 491mg14%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 215IU4%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 164mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.