🥔 Classic Scalloped Potatoes 😍

Ingredients:

• 2½ lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
4. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
5. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the baking dish.
6. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar, if using.
7. Add the remaining potatoes and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining cheddar.
9. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for another 30–40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbling.
11. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy! 🌿