Scalloped Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 medium yellow potatoes (peeled and very thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3-4 cloves)
  • 2 teaspoons salt*
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspooon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour 
  • 2 cups heavy cream** (or half and half or whole milk)
  • 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Layer potatoes in a lightly greased 9×13″ baking dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, parsley, thyme and pepper — cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the cream and broth.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake 10 minutes or until thickened, bubbly, and cheese is lightly browned.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.