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Martha Stewart's Go-To Cheese For The Richest Scalloped Potatoes By Garrett Palm Oct. 10, 2025 1:39 pm EST

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There's little sense in making "light" scalloped potatoes. The dish is composed of potatoes layered with cheese and a cream sauce — it's meant to be rich. Martha Stewart clearly understands this when she calls for 5 ounces of shredded Gruyère cheese in her scalloped potatoes recipe , available on her website. She sprinkles the cheese between each layer of thinly sliced potatoes to create a deliciously gooey side.

We're not complaining, as we feel like Gruyère is one of the best cheeses to cook with . Its nutty, rich flavor is traditionally the star of another cheesy dish, fondue. The high water-to-oil ratio h

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