Here’s a rich, creamy, **Garlic Scalloped Potatoes** recipe that’s perfect for holidays, Sunday dinner, or whenever you want pure comfort food.
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# 🥔🧄 **Garlic Scalloped Potatoes**
## **Ingredients (6–8 servings)**
* 2 ½–3 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), thinly sliced
* 3 tbsp butter
* 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 3 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
* 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
* ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
* 1 cup shredded cheese (gruyère, cheddar, parmesan — optional but delicious)
* Fresh thyme or parsley (optional for garnish)
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# **Instructions**
## **1. Prep the potatoes**
* Peel if desired.
* Slice very thin — ⅛ inch or less (a mandoline works great).
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## **2. Make the garlic cream sauce**
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the **butter** over medium heat.
2. Add the **flour** and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.
3. Slowly pour in the **milk**, whisking constantly.
4. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and optional onion powder/paprika.
5. Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a silky gravy.
*If using cheese in the sauce:*
* Add ½–1 cup cheese now and stir until melted.
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## **3. Assemble**
1. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Layer half the sliced potatoes.
4. Pour half the garlic cream sauce evenly over them.
5. Add remaining potatoes and top with the rest of the sauce.
6. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
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## **4. Bake**
* Cover with foil and bake **45 minutes**.
* Remove foil and bake another **25–30 minutes**, until golden and bubbly and potatoes are very tender.
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## **5. Serve**
Let rest 10 minutes before serving so the sauce sets.
Garnish with parsley or thyme.
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# ⭐ Tips & Variations
### **Make it extra garlicky**
Add roasted garlic cloves mashed into the sauce.
### **Creamier version**
Use 2 cups milk + 1 cup heavy cream.
### **Cheesy au gratin style**
Add:
* 1 cup gruyère or cheddar in the middle layer
* 1 cup on top
### **Herb options**
Thyme, rosemary, or chives pair beautifully.
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If you want, I can give you:
🧀 **Cheesy potato au gratin**
🍠 **Sweet potato scalloped version**
🥛 **Dairy-free version**
⏱️ **Quick skillet version**
