Cheesy Potato Bake
A creamy Cheesy Potato Bake made with thinly sliced potatoes, grated cheese, cream, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper, baked until golden and tender.
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Servings: 8 as a side dish
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes peeled
- 100 g grated cheese
- 1 ½ cups cream and/or milk
- 2 cloves fresh garlic crushed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
Prepare the potatoes.
- Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly and evenly to ensure they cook properly during baking.
Prepare the creamy garlic mixture.
- In a bowl or measuring jug, combine the cream and/or milk with the crushed garlic. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then stir until well combined.
Begin layering the potatoes.
- Place a thin, even layer of sliced potatoes over the base of an ovenproof baking dish.
Add cheese and cream mixture.
- Sprinkle a portion of the grated cheese over the potato layer. Add spoonfuls of the creamy garlic mixture over the top.
Repeat the layers.
- Continue layering the sliced potatoes, grated cheese, and creamy garlic mixture until all of the potatoes have been used.
Finish the top layer.
- Ensure the final layer includes grated cheese so the top becomes golden during baking.
Bake the potato dish.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 80 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
Check for doneness.
- Insert a knife into the center of the bake. If it slides through the potatoes easily, the dish is fully cooked.
Rest before serving.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, confirm that the grated cheese is gluten-free and does not contain gluten-based anti-caking agents.
Use plain cream and/or milk without gluten-containing additives, thickeners, or flavorings.
Verify that the salt, black pepper, and any added seasonings are certified gluten-free if required.
Potatoes and fresh garlic are naturally gluten-free, but they should be prepared on clean surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
Use clean knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, baking dishes, and serving utensils when preparing the dish.
Serve with gluten-free mains or sides such as roast chicken, steak, baked ham, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.