Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere - this potato gratin is so rich and cream. Everyone loves cheesy scalloped potatoes and when you make them with gruyere cheese, they are even better! Perfect for holiday dinners and easy enough for every day suppers!
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Gratin
What do you call a casserole filled with tender slices of potatoes, rich and cheesy and baked with cream? Do you call it cheesy scalloped potatoes or a cheesy potato gratin. It's a little confusing when you go searching for answers.
Most agree that the potatoes in scalloped potatoes are cut a little thicker than a gratin. Then I read that Au Gratin Potatoes have gruyere cheese in them and they are baked with cream.
So, these Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere are a very cheesy and yummy blend of the best of both!
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
One of the things you're going to love about these potatoes is how easy they are. You start by greasing a casserole dish. Then a mandoline makes quick work of thinly slicing the Yukon gold potatoes. You start cooking the potatoes, butter, half and half, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg until it starts to thicken.
You then pour your slightly thickened potatoes into the casserole dish and bake. After baking you top with the grated gruyere cheese and bake again. Let sit before serving.
Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere
These potatoes were so good. Nice and cheesy. The fresh thyme permeated the thickened sauce and gave it just a hint of a different flavor. Everyone will ask what's in the sauce.
Oh, and you might as well print off a couple of copies, because everyone will also ask for the recipe!
Another favorite scalloped potato side dish:
We also love these cheesy Smoked Gouda Scalloped Potatoes! We alternate them with these scalloped potatoes with gruyere for our Thanksgiving side dishes, Christmas side dishes, and Easter side dishes!
Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 ½ pounds Yukon gold potaotes peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cup Gruyere cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Rub the garlic on the inside of an 8x8x2 casserole dish. Mince the rest of the garlic and use some of the butter to grease the inside of the casserole dish.
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with the garlic, butter, half and half, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook stirring until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Top with the cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Update Notes: This was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for 2018.
Sara says
Would Russets change the dish too much or do you think they’d be fine?
Pam Greer says
I think they would be fine.
Shirley says
I’m concerned about bringing the half n half to a boil. I’m concerned it will change the consistency of it. Have you had any trouble with this happening?
Pam Greer says
No, you're only boiling it for about 2 minutes and it's with all the other ingredients.
Dana Beene says
Can these be made the night before
Pam Greer says
I don't see why not! Though you might want to increase the baking time a bit, especially if you bring them straight out of the refrigerator.
rue says
YUM. I pinned it before I even read the post lol
xo,
rue
Pam Greer says
Thanks! You would love it!
Tina M Culbertson says
I'm scared of a mandolin but I can use the food processor! These looks decadently yummy, a perfect side for the cold weather and holiday meals.
Pam Greer says
Yes, a food processor would work great too!
Melody says
How do you substitute a mandoline for a food processor?
Pam Greer says
They both can make quick work of slicing potatoes thinly.
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
I love scalloped potatoes, but haven't had them with greyere (which I also love!). This recipe is a definitely must-make as it sounds amazing!!
Pam Greer says
Yes, you definitely need to try them with gruyere!
Emily Meyer says
Ohh what a perfect comfort food for these cold days! My family would love this recipe!
Pam Greer says
Yes they would!
Sonal says
I was literally drooling at the cheesy and comfy potatoes there 👌👌. It is a perfect side dish for thanksgiving. Love it 😍
Pam Greer says
We have it every Thanksgiving, and Christmas and Easter! If I don't make them, everyone complains!
Amy | The Cook Report says
I love gruyere, it's such a yummy cheese! I think it will work so well with those potatoes 🙂
Pam Greer says
It does, it adds almost a nutty flavor. So good!
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says
Such a lovely cozy dish - a perfect winter warmer for sure!
Pam Greer says
Yes, it is!
Miz Helen says
I just pinned your post to the Full Plate Thursday Features Board. You were in the Top Ten on 11-29, Congratulations and thanks for sharing with us!
Miz Helen
Pam Greer says
Thank you so much!
Chris says
Scalloped potatoes have been a favorite of mine all the way back to when my mom used to make them with canned mushroom soup and stuff like that. Of course, now I love finer versions like this one, which I pinned to try.
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Ann says
I've always thought that when you read about the food they serve in Heaven, scalloped potatoes with Gruyere are on the menu.
Pam Greer says
Definitely!
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says
This looks delicious! Tomorrow we are hosting the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party at Carrie’s Home Cooking and thought you might want to share there too! I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with lots of love and laughter! ~ Carrie
Ellen Pilch says
They look so tasty.
Tina Culbertson says
That is true comfort food for me. Potatoes and cheese, bring it on. I love your red baking dish too!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Oh the cheesy goodness!!! I need this today!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
My husband is a HUGE scalloped potatoes fan. I think he'd love me forever if I made him this version!
Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says
Potatoes + Cheese = NIRVANA!! And I'm swooning over the flavors of the thyme. Must make pronto.
Terri Steffes says
These look amazing. I love this kind of cheese and with potatoes, divine! Bob makes a great pork loin and I think this will go great with it. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa Machowski says
I wasn't expecting the nutmeg, but I love the idea. I love all potatoes equally, but if you give me a choice between those with gruyere and those without, I'll have to show prejudice! This is going on my Sunday dinner menu.
Catherine says
This sounds so good and comforting. I could eat this all up! Delicious. xo, Catherine
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
Gruyere + thyme + potatoes = heaven
LOVE this dish!
Valerie Hoff DeCarlo says
Gruyere is one of my favorites! This is a great recipe, thanks!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I would have such a hard time sharing any of these decadent potatoes!
eat good 4 life says
This is right up my alley with all that cheese. I am sure these potatoes are heavenly!
Les says
Oh, yum. I have some white cheddar/Gruyere from Trader Joe's that I need to use up. This sounds like the perfect recipe to have with some leftover ham. Pinning!
Chris says
That is a childhood favorite of mine. Sadly my kids do not like it so I don't make it as often as I would enjoy.
grace says
i'm a girl who will eat potatoes any way i can get em, but this is a particularly enjoyable preparation! love the gruyere--it somehow makes them seem more sophisticated. 🙂
Rattlebridge Farm says
Pam, this looks like the perfect potato dish. I always roast them, too. But now that I see Bandwith's/Tyler's comment about trying your recipe, I won't have to wait long. He put it in writing! I will hold him to it. xxoo
a good yarn says
That's why it's a classic. Always looks and tastes delicious. I do a *lightweight* version where you dip thin slices of potato in thin cream and overlap them on baking paper. Season with salt and pepper and finely grate parmesan cheese over.
shabby girl says
I just recently discovered Gruyere cheese. Yummmmmy!
Cheese and potatoes are the perfect combo!
Big Dude says
Sounds delicious Pam - I love cheesy scalloped potatoes
Marjie says
Now everyone's waiting for Easter to come around again so you'll make these once more? They sound wonderful.
Tyler says
i bet this tastes great. i'll have to make this.
Amy says
Yum. Just....yum.
deana sidney says
Me too, Pam It's been years since I made them and I wonder why, since I love them so much. Lovely recipe.
Joanne says
Cheesy potatoes are always so good. I rarely make them..but they are always so good.