Save A comforting, wallet-friendly casserole featuring tender potato slices, savory onions, and a creamy cheese sauce, baked until golden and bubbling.
This potato layer bake has become my go-to comfort food during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 1.2 kg peeled and thinly sliced
- Onion: 1 large thinly sliced
- Milk: 200 ml whole milk
- Cream: 150 ml heavy cream
- Cheddar cheese: 120 g grated
- Butter: 30 g unsalted plus extra for greasing
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp ground optional
- Parsley: 2 tbsp chopped fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a medium baking dish with butter.
- Step 2:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Stir in the milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Heat gently until just warmed do not boil. Remove from heat.
- Step 4:
- Layer half the potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sliced onions and half of the cheese.
- Step 5:
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese.
- Step 6:
- Pour the warm milk and cream mixture evenly over the layers.
- Step 7:
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Step 8:
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
- Step 9:
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
For extra flavor, add a layer of sliced tomatoes or sprinkle in cooked bacon if not vegetarian. Serve as main course with a green salad or as a hearty side dish.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, saucepan, baking dish approximately 22x28 cm, aluminum foil
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 17 g, Carbohydrates 44 g, Protein 10 g
Pin it This potato layer bake is a perfect weeknight meal that comforts and satisfies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What type of potatoes work best for this bake?
Thinly sliced starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds hold their shape well and become tender when baked.
- → Can I use other cheeses instead of cheddar?
Yes, Gruyère or mozzarella are excellent alternatives that melt beautifully and add distinct flavors.
- → How do I prevent the top from burning during baking?
Cover the dish tightly with foil for the first 40 minutes, then uncover to brown the top in the last 20 minutes.
- → Is there a way to add more flavor to the dish?
Adding sliced tomatoes between layers or sprinkling cooked bacon (if not vegetarian) enhances flavor.
- → What is the best way to serve this casserole?
Serve warm as a main course with a fresh green salad or as a hearty side to complement other dishes.