Salt & pepper: Kosher salt and ground pepper. Thyme: Fresh thyme leaves are best but you may substitute 1 teaspoon of dried thyme in a pinch. Simple ingredients come together to make a classic cheesy potato side dish that is perfect for making in advance. It is made without all purpose flour so it is naturally gluten free. If you want to avoid gluten then this recipe is for you. No Flour: Often scalloped potatoes contain flour in order to thicken the sauce.Using a food processor makes this an efficient process.
Feel free to use a knife though if you do not have a food processor. Using a food processor (affiliate) cuts the prep time in half (or more!). Tedious preparation: Slicing, dicing, and shredding can add up to a lengthy amount of prep time.This is fixed by adding the cheese into the sauce before the potatoes go into the baking dish. Cheesy layer only on top: Instead of getting a deep cheesy flavor in each bite, only the top layer gets some.By simmering the slices of potatoes in a sauce before baking, the potatoes can be made well in advance without discoloring. Potatoes browning: Typically they must be made right before serving or else the potatoes turn brown.This recipe addresses each problem to create a masterful recipe from basic ingredients. Scalloped potatoes aren’t hard to make, but they can be problematic. Serve with a Roasted Ham covered in Pineapple Ham Glaze for the best meal! ? Why make-ahead potatoes are great! What began as a perfect side dish on Easter, because they are easily made ahead, has now become a Christmas dinner staple, as well as one of my go-to make-ahead potato side dish options whenever I am serving a crowd. Over time we have altered the recipe to find the quickest way to make these homemade scalloped potatoes with cream, as well as the best way to make the sauce as cheesy as possible. The obsession (too strong a word? I don’t think so!) with this classic dish began many years ago when we found them in our Cook's Illustrated Cookbook. It is loaded with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and onions. If you are looking for another potato recipe that can be made ahead and put in the refrigerator or freezer, try this Twice Baked Potato Casserole. So maybe this is a hybrid? These make-ahead cheesy scalloped potatoes are cheesy throughout the entire dish - not just on top. Are these au gratin potatoes or scalloped? Traditionally au gratin potatoes have a layer of cheese on the top while scalloped potatoes have breadcrumbs on top.
Plus they are great made in advance and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. This recipe Fresh thyme, onion, and cheddar cheese make for delicious homemade scalloped potatoes.