Easiest Potato Bake

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This Easiest Potato Bake recipe is a quintessential comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. It combines thinly sliced russet potatoes and onions layered in a casserole dish, smothered in a homemade cheese sauce made from butter, flour, milk, and Cheddar cheese. This dish is a testament to the magic of simple ingredients transforming into a sumptuous side dish, promising a golden, bubbling creation that’s irresistibly delicious.

Prep Time

20 minutes.

Cooking Time

1 hour.

Servings

This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients

  • Russet potatoes, 4 medium-sized (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs)
  • Onions, 2 medium-sized (about 300g or 10.5 oz)
  • Butter, 4 tablespoons (about 60g or 2.1 oz)
  • Flour, 3 tablespoons (about 23g or 0.8 oz)
  • Salt, 1 teaspoon (about 5g or 0.18 oz)
  • Milk, 2 cups (about 480ml or 16 fl oz)
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 cups (about 200g or 7 oz)
  • Pepper, to taste (assume 1/2 teaspoon, about 2.5g or 0.09 oz)

Method

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the potatoes and onions to a thickness of 1/4 inch or thinner.
  • Butter a casserole dish and layer the potato and onion slices, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the Cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes and onions in the casserole dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
  • Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

This Potato Bake is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for any family gathering or a cozy night in. Its creamy, cheesy layers of potatoes and onions under a golden-brown crust make it a savory delight that’s sure to please any crowd. Serve it as a side to elevate your meals, and enjoy the leftovers for days to come.

Nutritional Information (Approx)

  • Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Protein: 15g

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