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Ina Garten Scalloped Potatoes

Ina Garten Scalloped Potatoes
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Ina Garten’s scalloped potatoes, often called gratin potatoes, are a baked casserole of thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream, garlic, and cheese. The potatoes absorb the rich flavors as they bake, creating tender layers with a golden, slightly crispy top. It’s comfort food with a refined twist, made from simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)

  • 1½ cups heavy cream

  • 1½ cups whole milk

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional, but recommended)

  • 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

  • 1½ cups Gruyère cheese, grated

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prepare the baking dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 2: Make the cream mixture

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat until just about to simmer, then remove from heat.

Step 3: Layer the potatoes

Arrange a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour a little of the cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with Gruyère and Parmesan. Repeat the layering until all the potatoes and cream are used, finishing with cheese on top.

Step 4: Bake until tender and golden

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserts easily into the potatoes.

Step 5: Let rest and garnish

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

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