Fancy Potatoes
Transform your dinner table with these indulgent Fancy Potatoes, a luxurious twist on classic scalloped potatoes. Made with velvety Yukon Gold potatoes layered in a rich blend of heavy cream, melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme, this side dish is elevated with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfectly baked to creamy, tender perfection with a lightly crisp top, this recipe is ideal for impressing dinner guests or upgrading your weeknight meals. Ready in just 80 minutes and with minimal prep, Fancy Potatoes are sure to bring comfort and sophistication to any gathering. Pair them with roasted meats or enjoy them as the star of a decadent vegetarian meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes, then slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, garlic cloves (minced), and fresh thyme sprigs. Heat over low heat until the butter melts and the flavors infuse, about 5 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and discard.
Grease a baking dish (about 9x13 inches) with a thin layer of butter.
Arrange half of the potato slices in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
Pour half of the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and cream mixture.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.2 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.0 g | 545% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 528 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2892 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.5 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 5085 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
