My family has scalloped potatoes at Easter dinner every single year. Cheesy, comforting, and delicious, theyāre always my favorite part of the meal!
My husband Jack and I donāt usually see eye to eye when it comes to holiday side dishes. Heād take creamed spinach over a spinach salad any day, and Iām team salad all the way. His favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the mashed potatoes, whereas Iād be just as happy with mashed cauliflower.
But at Easter dinner, we both agree: Scalloped potatoes are the best part of the meal.
Theyāre the one side dish my family makes for Easter every single year, and theyāre always my favorite part of dinner.
If youāre not familiar, they consist of thin potato slices baked in a creamy sauce. When I make them, I add onions and thyme for savory depth of flavor, and I top them off with a layer of melty cheese (I love tangy, nutty cheddar).
As many readers have pointed out, the cheese technically makes my version potatoes au gratin, not scalloped potatoes.
I say, call it what you likeāthis creamy, cheesy potato dish is absolutely delicious either way.
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Want to make these cheesy potatoes? Here are a few tips:
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes. They have a wonderful creamy texture that makes this casserole feel extra-comforting. If you canāt find Yukon Golds, substitute any yellow potatoes. Theyāll be creamier than starchy russets.
- Cut the potatoes into even slices so that they bake evenly. A mandoline slicer will guarantee that all the slices are the same thickness, but I typically just use a sharp knife. I use my first slice as a guide to keep the rest of my slices consistent.
- Make them ahead. Like all the best holiday side dishes, scalloped potatoes are great for making ahead! Fully prepare them up to 2 days in advance, then cover and store them in the fridge. Reheat in a 350Ā°F oven before serving.
- Pair them with fresh spring produce. My idea of a perfect Easter side dish spread is scalloped potatoes + lots of spring veggies. Pair this recipe with roasted carrots or roasted asparagus and my bright spring salad or strawberry salad for a delicious Easter meal.
It sounds like you and Jack have a fun little food rivalry going on, especially when it comes to side dishes! š But I completely get why you both agree on scalloped potatoes for Easter ā theyāre such a comforting and delicious dish. I love how you personalize yours with onions, thyme, and a melty layer of cheddar ā it must add the perfect balance of savory and creamy flavors! š§š„
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Thank you for the recipe. It was so delicious!
Hi Paula, I’m so glad you loved it!
Haha, I’m team strawberry-spinach salad and team mashed potatoes!
Scalloped (or au gratin!) potatoes really are the ultimate Easter comfort foodācreamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. And by the way, the Chick-fil-A community
(https://chick-filaa-menu.com ) is already kicking off the Easter celebrations with tons of fun events and activities! From egg hunts to spring-themed giveaways, there’s a lot to look forward to this season. š£š„š·
Very Informative
How long do you think I should have them in the oven to reheat?
Great tips on pairing the potatoes with fresh spring veggies. Iām going to make these for Easter and add some roasted carrots ā sounds delicious!
Hi Martin, I hope you enjoy!
Can you substitute turnips for potatoes on this recipe?
Hi Cynthia, I’ve never tried it, so I’m not sure how it would go!