Gratin

Scalloped potatoes is a term used in the United States and Canada to refer to a dish consisting of sliced potatoes baked in cream, with cheese often added. The term "scalloped" in this context originates from the old meaning of the word "scallop", which refers to a rounded, concave shape, such as the grooves in a scallop shell. This relates to the way the potatoes are sliced and arranged in the dish. The Hebrew translation for "scalloped potatoes" is תפוחי אדמה מוקפצים. In the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries, the term "scalloped" is not commonly used, and the dish might instead be referred to as "potatoes au gratin" if cheese is included, or simply "baked potatoes" if it is not. The dish is typically prepared by slicing potatoes thinly and layering them in a baking dish with cream, butter, and seasonings, then baking until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly. Variations of the recipe may include the addition of ingredients such as garlic, onions, or herbs like thyme or rosemary.