Description
A comforting dish featuring tender layers of potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill for garnish
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish generously with butter, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, followed by half of the chopped onion and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the heavy cream over the layers, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cream, and cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
You can assemble the dish a day ahead and store it in the fridge. Mix different types of cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg