Description

Scalloped Potatoes with Three Cheeses is a rich, golden, and deeply satisfying side dish, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or quiet Sunday dinners. I love making it with Yukon Gold potatoes, heavy cream, and a trio of white cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan for a luxuriously creamy texture and perfectly crisped top. It’s a simple recipe with complex flavor—comforting, cheesy, and deeply nostalgic. Also known as au gratin potatoes or three-cheese baked potatoes, I’ve tested both firm and softer potato varieties and found this version consistently beautiful in flavor and presentation. This recipe starts with thin slices of potato, layered with warm garlic cream, and finishes with golden cheese peaks. The balance of textures and slow-baked comfort makes it stand out among other casseroles. It’s an essential in any cold-weather recipe collection: rich, reliable, and warmly loved.

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

2 cups heavy cream

1 garlic clove, smashed

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing dish)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with unsalted butter.

3. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and smashed garlic. Warm gently over low heat until fragrant, then discard garlic.

4. Peel and thinly slice potatoes, about 1/8-inch thick.

5. Layer one-third of the potato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping.

6. Pour one-third of the warm cream over the potatoes.

7. Sprinkle one-third of each cheese over the cream.

8. Repeat layering process twice more with remaining ingredients.

9. Cover dish with foil and bake for 60 minutes.

10. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes, until top is golden and bubbling.

11. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.

12. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

13. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold for best texture and buttery flavor.

Let the dish rest before serving to thicken properly.

Grate cheese fresh for the smoothest melt and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 85 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10th of dish
Calories: 385
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: scalloped potatoes, three cheese, holiday side dish, cheesy potatoes