Description
A rich and creamy dish of thinly sliced potatoes layered with cheese and baked to perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the potatoes.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
- Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- You can add cooked bacon or ham for a meaty version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy, cheesy, potatoes, au gratin, side dish