Cheesy Potato Bake
The ultimate comfort food with a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness and tender potatoes. Serve as a hearty side dish or main course.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Slice potatoes into thin, uniform rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
- In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, minced garlic, and butter. Heat until butter melts, but don't let it boil.
- Layer 1/3 of the potato slices in the baking dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, diced onions, and 1/3 of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layers twice more with remaining ingredients.
- Pour the warm cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.