Description
A creamy, rich, and cheesy potato bake featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered in a garlic‑infused cream sauce and topped with melted cheddar and Parmesan—perfect as a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and position the rack in the middle.
- Peel the potatoes if preferred and slice into thin 1/8‑inch (≈3 mm) rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Grate the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
- In a small saucepan over medium‑high heat, melt the butter, add the minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Warm until the mixture just begins to boil, then remove from heat.
- Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly. Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of the cheddar and half of the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Layer the remaining potato slices, pour the remaining cream mixture over them, and finish with the remaining cheeses.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 25–35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
- I like to swap the cheddar for Gruyère when I want a nuttier, more gourmet flavor.
- Adding fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary between the layers gives a fragrant, earthy aroma.
- For a lighter version, I reduce the amount of cream slightly and replace part of it with milk—though the sauce won’t be quite as rich.
- Use a mandoline for even slices; uneven slices can lead to uneven cooking. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for better texture and absorption of the cream sauce. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
