Creamy Potato Bake

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This Creamy Potato Bake recipe, transforms russet potatoes and onions into a sumptuous and satisfying dish. With a mere 10-minute prep time, this recipe features a golden, bubbly gratin of potatoes enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, proving that comfort food can be both easy to make and delicious.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

1 hour

Servings

This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients

  • Russet potatoes, 4 medium (approximately 1.8 kg or 4 lbs)
  • Onion, 1 medium (about 110 g or 4 oz), thinly sliced
  • Butter, 2 tablespoons (30 g or 1 oz) for the sauce + extra for greasing the dish
  • All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons (16 g or 0.56 oz)
  • Milk, 2 cups (480 ml or 16 fl oz)
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 cup (113 g or 4 oz)
  • Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 g or 0.18 oz)
  • Ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon (1 g or 0.03 oz)
  • Optional for topping: Gruyere cheese, shredded, ½ cup (56 g or 2 oz)
  • Optional for topping: Mozzarella cheese, shredded, ½ cup (56 g or 2 oz)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Grease a baking dish with butter.
  • Thinly slice the russet potatoes and layer them in the buttered baking dish, alternating with thinly sliced onions. Season each layer with salt and pepper.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Gradually add the milk to the saucepan, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the shredded Cheddar cheese to the saucepan and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes and onions, ensuring the sauce penetrates the layers.
  • If using, top with shredded Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the foil in the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to become golden brown.
  • Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

This Creamy Potato Bake stands out as a quintessential comfort food. The combination of tender potatoes, a rich creamy sauce, and a golden cheesy crust creates a dish that is not only satisfying but also impressively simple to prepare. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s a testament to how basic ingredients can be transformed into a truly delightful meal. With its straightforward preparation and delicious outcome, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your culinary repertoire.

Nutritional Information (Approx)

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

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