Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish? These Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are everything you want—ultra-creamy, cheesy, and layered with crispy bacon and savory garlic cream sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners, cozy weekends, or indulgent weeknight meals, this easy recipe transforms humble potatoes into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, hearty food ideas, or a new easy recipe to add to your rotation, these scalloped potatoes check all the boxes. Ideal for family-style dining or potluck favorites, it’s one of those irresistible dinner ideas that’s both simple and spectacular.
Ingredients
3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble. Mince garlic and shred cheese.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer. Add salt and pepper.
3. In a greased baking dish, layer a third of the sliced potatoes. Pour some of the cream sauce over, then top with shredded cheese and bacon. Repeat this layering two more times.
4. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potato slices that cook consistently.
For extra richness, substitute half the cheddar with Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, loaded scalloped potatoes, easy side dish, comfort food, cheesy potatoes