Step 1

Peel potatoes, if desired. (Optional.) Thinly slice potatoes (1/8" to 1/4") in even slices.

Step 2

Add 3 Tablespoons butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted.

Step 3

Add the chopped onions and stir for about 3 minutes until the onions are soft.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and thyme and stir for about one minute.

Step 5

Stir in 3 Tablespoons flour.

Step 6

Pour in heavy cream.

Step 7

Add salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne and stir.

Step 8

Stir in 2 cups (8-ounces) of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Butter a baking dish or spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 10

Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish

Step 11

Pour half of the cheesy garlic cream sauce over the top of the potatoes.

Step 12

Sprinkle with 1/2 of the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 13

Repeat above 3 steps for the next layer.

Step 14

Sprinkle the top of the scalloped potatoes with chopped chives, thyme, or chopped parsley.

Step 15

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.

Step 16

Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated 375-degree F oven.

Step 17

Remove the foil.

Step 18

Sprinkle the remainder of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the scalloped potatoes.

Step 19

Bake for 20 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are cooked through.

Step 20

Remove from oven. Garnish the Scalloped Potatoes with chopped chives, parsley, or thyme before serving.