Easy and Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes on the Traeger
This smoky, creamy side dish is the perfect pairing for your Traeger Easter ham or weeknight dinner. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and totally hands-off.
Equipment
- Traeger grill (we used the Ironwood XL)
- Mandoline slicer
- oval or 8x8 ceramic baking dish
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick butter cut in pats
- 3-4 medium gold potatoes washed
- 1/2 sweet white onion
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt, pepper & garlic powder, to taste
- 1 cup gruyere and sharp cheddar cheese sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Traeger to 350°F.
- Thinly slice potatoes and onion using a mandoline.
- Grease an 8x8 casserole dish with butter.
- Layer potatoes, onions, pats of butter, seasoning, and cheese in the dish. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Pour heavy cream evenly over layers.
- Cover dish tightly with foil and place on Traeger.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Uncover, increase heat to 500°F, and bake for 5–10 more minutes to brown the top.
- Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Assemble earlier in the day and refrigerate until ready to bake. Great with ham, lamb, or roasted veggies.
Tips and Tricks:
Use a mandoline for even slices. Try adding diced ham, chopped bacon, or fresh thyme for variations. Cook alongside your Easter ham on the Traeger for a perfect holiday spread.
Use a mandoline for even slices. Try adding diced ham, chopped bacon, or fresh thyme for variations. Cook alongside your Easter ham on the Traeger for a perfect holiday spread.