Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake
A rich, creamy and cheesy potato bake that’s easy to prepare, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal or festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg / 2.5 lb potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (3-4mm / 1/8” thick)
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups (125 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).
- Use the butter to grease a 1.5-liter baking dish.
- Mix cream, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour over 1/3 of the cream mixture, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice more.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Sebago for best texture.
- You can prepare this ahead and reheat in the oven.
- Cheese type is flexible – mozzarella for stretch, gruyere for nuttiness, etc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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