We love scalloped potatoes, but most recipes call for more than an hour of oven time to soften the potatoes. We wanted a streamlined recipe that could be made any night of the week. We started by parboiling sliced russet potatoes in a combination of heavy cream and chicken broth on the stovetop. Then we stirred in some sharp cheddar cheese and transferred the gooey, cheesy potato mixture to a baking dish to finish cooking in the oven.