This delicious Healthy Scalloped Potatoes recipe features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a cheese sauce with garlic and thyme, making it a truly tasty potato side dish. Making these low-calorie baked potatoes from scratch is easy, and I’ve included examples of vegan and gluten-free alternatives in the article.
To prepare healthy scalloped potatoes, simply slice golden Yukon potatoes very thinly, then cook a quick creamy sauce on the stovetop with milk, garlic, and thyme. Place the potatoes in a baking dish with aged white cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, then bake until golden and bubbly.
healthy scalloped potatoes are a delicious dish rich in garlic, thyme, and flavorful cheese, and they’re also low in calories. Serves 8 and is perfect for holidays or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Yield: 8 Servings
- Yukon gold potatoes – 3 lbs (Peeled and sliced into 1/8″ thick)
- 2% milk – 1 1/2 cups
- Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons
- Flour – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves – 4 (Minced)
- Fresh thyme – 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Aged white cheddar cheese – 1 1/2 cups (Shredded)
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup (Grated)
- Nutmeg – pinch
- Salt & pepper
Suggestions alternatives:
- Vegan – Replace the 2% milk with unsweetened oat milk, use vegan butter, and replace the cheeses with your favorite vegan cheddar and grated parmesan cheese.
- Gluten-free – Substitute the regular all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or use cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 13×9″ baking dish with cooking spray — Tip: Using a butter-flavored spray adds a nice touch of extra richness to the crispy edges.
Step 2: To a small saucepan, add the butter. Melt it over medium heat, add in the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Then, whisk in the flour to form a paste.
Step 3: Add the milk, nutmeg, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in half a cup of aged cheddar cheese. Beat well until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Cover the potatoes with half the cream mixture, half the grated white cheddar cheese, and half the Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Arrange the remaining sliced potatoes on top. Season this layer again with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Pour the rest of the milk mixture evenly over the potatoes and finish by sprinkling the remaining white cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
Step 8: Bake the dish, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is slightly browned.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You’ll love the deliciousness of these healthy scalloped potatoes, bursting with cheesy flavor. The combination of garlic, fresh thyme, and aged white cheddar cheese creates a delicious and comforting dish. It’s the perfect side dish to serve with grilled chicken, roast turkey, or a fresh green salad. You’ll get crispy, golden cheesy edges paired with perfectly tender potatoes, making it a great choice for family dinners.
I’m so excited for all of you to try these potatoes! They’re a delicious and simple side dish, and I’m sure they’ll become a favorite. If you try them, I’d love to hear what you think!
Please come back and leave a comment below to tell me how your healthy scalloped potatoes turned out and what you thought. Enjoy!
Healthy Scalloped Potatoes
These healthy scalloped potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and comforting without the heavy cream. Thinly sliced Yukon golds are baked in a savory garlic and thyme sauce until bubbly and golden brown. The perfect, easy side dish for any family dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (Peeled and thinly sliced to 1/8″ thick)
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups aged white cheddar cheese (Shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (Grated)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 13×9″ baking dish with cooking spray (Using a butter-flavored spray adds a nice touch of extra richness to the crispy edges)
- To a small saucepan, add the butter. Melt it over medium heat, add in the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Then, whisk in the flour to form a paste.
- Add the milk, nutmeg, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in half a cup of aged cheddar cheese. Beat well until smooth. Set aside.
- Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the potatoes with half of the warm cream mixture, half of the shredded white cheddar cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Arrange the remaining sliced potatoes on top. Season this layer again with salt and pepper.
- Pour the rest of the milk mixture evenly over the potatoes and finish by sprinkling the remaining white cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake the dish, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is slightly browned.
Notes
- For the best texture and even cooking, try to slice the potatoes as evenly as possible (A mandoline slicer is highly recommended)
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1 Amounts Per ServingCalories 300Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 12gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 72mgSodium 635mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 4gSugar 5gProtein 22gJust a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.