Description
This golden layered potato casserole is a rich and comforting dish with thinly sliced potatoes baked in cream and topped with melted cheese for a golden, bubbly finish. Perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 2 cups heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping.
- Season with half the salt, pepper, and garlic, and sprinkle with some shredded cheese.
- Add the remaining potatoes as a second layer and repeat seasoning.
- Slowly pour cream or milk evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional paprika for color.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add thinly sliced onions or leeks between layers for extra flavor.
- Use a blend of cheeses like gruyère, parmesan, or fontina for richness.
- For a lighter version, use whole milk and less cheese.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or microwave as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
