Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Potatoes are an ultra-comforting side dish made with thin-sliced potatoes baked in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. This savory, crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep Dish:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Slice Potatoes:
Peel and thinly slice potatoes into ¼-inch rounds. Soak in cold water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry. -
Make Garlic Sauce:
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add garlic; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in flour and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream.
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Add salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Assemble:
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Layer half of the potatoes in the dish.
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Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes.
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Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
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Bake:
Cover with foil; bake for 40 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes, or until golden and fork-tender.
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Serve:
Rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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Make-Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance; increase bake time by 10–15 minutes if cooking from cold.
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Cheese Options: Swap or add Gruyère, white cheddar, or mozzarella for variation.
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Dietary Tip: Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch to make it gluten-free.
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Reheating: Reheat in oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes or microwave for 2–3 minutes.
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Freezing: Not recommended; sauce may separate upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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