Published: by Vanya Insull
It's hard to resist this delicious Cheesy Potato Bake. A super easy side dish with only 4 ingredients, this is hands down one of the most popular posts on my website!
This super easyCheesy Potato Bake is my go-to dish to make for family and friends, or when my husband and I feel like a treat. This makes a big batch that serves roughly 8 people as a side dish. It's also perfect to wrap up in tin foil and take along to a family BBQ.
One of the best things about this dish (other than how good it tastes!) is that there are only 4 ingredients in it! When slicing my potatoes, I use my mandolin (hand held slicer) from Chef's Compliments which is fast and accurate. When all the potato slices are the same size they cook at the same rate.
How to make my cheesy potato bake:
Thinly slice the potatoes either by hand or using a mandolin. Mix together the cream and garlic with lots of salt and pepper.
Cover the bottom of an oven proof dish with one layer of potatoes. Sprinkle over some cheese, then pour over some of the creamy mix. Repeat these layers until you have used all of the potatoes slices.
Top the dish with grated cheese then bake in the oven for 80 minutes at 190°C. The dish is ready when the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden.
Here are some other great sharing recipes, perfect for Pot Luck dinners and BBQs:Best Ever Potato Salad, Crispy Tuna Cakesand my epic and impressiveGiant Pork Sausage Roll.
RECIPE FAQs:
What potatoes should I use?
To be honest, this dish is so forgiving you could use any type of potatoes. Having said that, if you can find a good baking or roasting potato it will enhance the dish. Agria potatoes are ideal in New Zealand.
Can I mix up the flavours of this dish?
Absolutely! As I mentioned above, this dish is forgiving! You could try adding in paprika, your favourite herbs, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced onions etc. This is a great base for you to be creative with.
Is cheesy potato bake gluten free?
Yes this recipe is naturally gluten free! As always, check the labels on your processed food to ensure it meets your dietary requirements.
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Cheesy Potato Bake
Yield: 8 as a side dish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Tasty, cheesy, creamy potatoes cooked to golden brown perfection.
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes, peeled
- 100g cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups of cream and/or milk
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Thinly slice the potatoes.
- Mix the cream and/or milk, garlic together with lots of salt and pepper.
- Place a thin layer of potatoes on the base of an oven proof dish. Sprinkle with cheese and dollops of the creamy mix.
- Repeat these layers using all of the potatoes.
- Bake for 80 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden.
Notes
If you are making this gluten free: Always check the label on processed foods, including sauce bottles.
- You can either use all cream, or all milk depending on what you have or how healthy you want to make this dish. I make a half and half mixture using ¾ cup of milk and ¾ cup of cream.
- You can use your favourite type of cheese in this dish. I like to use Colby which melts well.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 336Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
Thank you for checking out this recipe. I hope you enjoy making and eating it! If you have any questions, queries or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below.
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Kaye
All your recipes are great and family friendly,tasty and simple too make.xx love them.
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VJ cooks
Oh thank you, Kaye. That's absolutely what I aim for, so glad you enjoy them 🙂
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Jules
Love your recipes ☺️
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VJ cooks
Thanks so much 🙂
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Steve
Do you add a little mustard?
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Vanya Insull
You can if you like!
Sue Howe
Hi, This dish looks amazing, Would I be able to make it a day ahead of serving and reheat.Love your recipes.
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VJ cooks
Absolutely, Sue. When you reheat it, I would place some tin foil over the top to prevent the cheese from burning.
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Kristy
Just wondering can this be frozen to be used at a later time ?
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VJ cooks
Unfortunately sliced or diced potatoes do not freeze well - they have a tendency to go 'spongey' once defrosted. Mashed potato however does freeze well.
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Blitzo
Wonderful! all your recipes are great and tasty and simple to make.
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Hal
Love this recipe! I added 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard, fresh chives and a French onion to the cream mixture. An absolute winner in our house! Thank you!
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VJ cooks
Oh wow, that sounds delicious.
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Marie Roberts
I make something very similar and add a pkt of maggi Onion Soup for extra flavour, so yummy
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tracey
this is a great recipe. could i add some bacon ?
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VJ cooks
Yes of course. I also have this XL bacon and potato bake if you prefer
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Helen from Arrowtown, NZ
This looks yum! What's the brand of mandolin you recommend?
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VJ cooks
Hi Helen, I have this Zylis Slicer from Chef's Complements. It's great!
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Ellie
Totally didn't read the time on this so it ended up being a very late dinner
Exactly how I remember it tasting as a kid though. Perfect!
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cassandra
hi do you know the cheese is it halal
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VJ cooks
Alpine Colby Cheese claims to be Halal approved. https://www.woolworths.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=281636&name=alpine-cheese-colby
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