Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes are an ultimate side dish, rich and creamy with a slight nutty Swiss Cheese flavor. Comforting yet sophisticated, my wife's been making this for over 20 years and I was instantly hooked. Easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner or to serve for a holiday feast.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy - with minimal preparation, no need to cook Cheese Sauce (no Roux), just pour and bake
- Thicker Potatoes - because they're parboiled, this allows for a heartier and thicker Potato Slices, and ensures they are fully cooked before serving
- Rich and Creamy - using Gruyere Cheese adds a richer flavor which pairs perfectly with Creamy Potatoes
- Adaptable - with many tips on how you can make this your own, from adding cheeses to spices
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Butter
- Heavy Cream (Whipping Cream)
- Gruyere Cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- Mustard Powder
- Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk (or Fork)
- Aluminum Foil
- Oven
How to Make Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
- Preheat Oven - set oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch Baking Dish.
- Parboil Potatoes - cut Potatoes in half and place in a Saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and allow them to cool.
- Slice Potatoes - using a cutting board, cut Potatoes into ¼ inch round slices.
- Layer Potatoes - layer the sliced Potatoes into greased baking tray.
- Prepare Sauce - mix together Heavy Cream, 1 cup Gruyere Cheese, Nutmeg, Garlic, Mustard Powder with Salt and Pepper.
- Pour - drizzle the mixture over the tray of sliced Potatoes.
- Add Butter - don't skip this, place Butter Cubes evenly across the Potato mixture.
- Bake - cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until Potatoes are tender. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining Gruyere Cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Rest - remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to set.
- Serve - garnish with fresh Parsley or Thyme and enjoy.
Scalloped Potatoes Variations
- Cheese Substitutes - mix in Parmesan Cheese, or substitute with Swiss Cheese, Jarlsberg, Sharp Cheddar, Fontina or Gouda.
- Spicy Scalloped Potatoes - add Chili Flakes or sliced Jalapeño Peppers
- Scalloped Potatoes and Ham - add diced Leftover Ham or cooked Bacon between the layers
- Caramelized Scalloped Potatoes - mix through caramelized Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions for a comforting depth
- Scalloped Sweet Potatoes - substitute with Sweet Potatoes for extra vitamins and flavor
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Even Slicing - ensure Potatoes are uniformly sliced for even cooking
- Skip the Parboil - use a Mandolin Slicer to thinly slice Potatoes ⅛ inch before layering, increase cooking time by 20 minutes
- Make it Crunchy - before baking, sprinkle Panko, Breadcrumbs or Crushed Crackers for a crunchy topping
- Starchy Potatoes - for best results, use Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes
- Rest - Allow to rest and cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow potatoes to thicken and slightly cool (like a Lasagna)
Can You Make Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes in Advance?
Absolutely - a great time saver when preparing multiple dishes during the holidays. Layer Potatoes in the Baking Dish a day in advance and keep refrigerated. When ready, prepare Cheese Sauce, pour and bake. Alternatively, bake and re-heat in the oven before serving.
Can You Freeze Scalloped Potatoes?
Yes again! They are easy to freeze after they are cooked, or uncooked. If freezing the recipe (uncooked), prepare the recipe right until the baking point. Cover with plastic wrap (lots of it) and freeze. Use within 3 months.
Storage and Reheating
- Fridge -place leftovers in airtight container
- Freezer - cover tightly with Foil and Cling Wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in fridge overnight before heating
- Reheating - heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through
Serving Suggestions
The perfect side dish to accompany most main dishes. Try these delicious recipes ideas; Citrus Turkey, Smoked Roast Beef, Tomahawk Steak, Fall Off the Bone Ribs, Roasted Chicken, Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb or an easy Instant Pot Greek Lamb Roast.
Side Dish Recipes You'll Love
- Potato Bake with French Onion Soup
- Greek Green Beans with Potatoes
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy Leaf Duck Fat Potatoes
- Savory Sweet Potato Mash
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
- Olivier Potato Salad
- Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
- Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
So easy to make Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or for a tasty mid-week dinner. A delicious and creamy side dish with depth and flavor that everyone will love. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk (or Fork)
- Aluminum Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) Potatoes
- ¼ cup Butter
- 2 cups Heavy Cream (Whipping Cream)
- 1½ cups Gruyere Cheese grated
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven - set oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Parboil Potatoes - cut Potatoes in half and place in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and allow them to cool.
- Slice Potatoes - using a cutting board, cut Potatoes into ¼ inch round slices.
- Layer Potatoes - layer the sliced Potatoes into greased baking tray.
- Prepare Sauce - mix together Heavy Cream, 1 cup Gruyere Cheese, Nutmeg, Garlic, Mustard Powder and Salt and Pepper.
- Pour - drizzle the mixture over the tray of sliced Potatoes.
- Add Butter - don't skip this, place Butter Cubes evenly across the Potato mixture.
- Bake - cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until Potatoes are tender. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining Gruyere Cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Rest - remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to set.
- Serve - garnish with fresh Parsley or Thyme and enjoy.
©PetersFoodAdventures.com *Originally Published February 2016 - updated December 2024
