Creamy Scalloped Potatoes 🥔🧀💪 18g Protein
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, velvety cream sauce with garlic and melted cheese until perfectly tender and golden. This classic comfort side is indulgent, cozy, and absolutely irresistible — perfect for holidays or any special dinner 😍
📝 Ingredients: 🥔🧄
✦ 900 g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
✦ 2 tbsp butter
✦ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✦ 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
✦ 1/2 cup whole milk
✦ 1 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese
✦ 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
✦ 1 tsp salt
✦ 1/2 tsp black pepper
✦ 1/2 tsp paprika
✦ Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish
2️⃣- In a saucepan melt butter, add garlic and sauté until fragrant
3️⃣- Stir in cream, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika, heat gently (do not boil)
4️⃣- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish and pour over half the cream sauce
5️⃣- Sprinkle with half the cheddar and parmesan cheese
6️⃣- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese
7️⃣- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes
8️⃣- Remove foil and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden
9️⃣- Rest 10 minutes, garnish, and serve warm
✅ Macros Summary:
✯ Protein: 18 g
✯ Carbs: 42 g
✯ Fat: 30 g
✯ Calories: 480 kcal
✯ Time: 75 minutes ⏱️
✯ Serving: 1 portion 🍽️
