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Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake

Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake

A delicious and comforting dish, Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake combines creamy textures with cheesy goodness for a perfect side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 kg potatoes any, other than waxy potatoes
  • ⅔ cup milk full or low fat
  • ¾ cup thickened cream heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise preferably whole egg
  • 1.5 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheese for mixing
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or sub with another cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F (all types).
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 ¾ cm / ⅔″ cubes. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except mozzarella. Mix.
  • Pour into a 3 litre / quart baking dish.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle over mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden.
  • Rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving, garnished with extra thyme leaves if desired.

Notes

This recipe works best with non-waxy potatoes like Sebago, Russet, or Yukon Gold. Can be made ahead and reheats well.

Nutrition

Serving: 198gCalories: 360kcal
Keyword Bake, cheesy, comfort food, creamy, easy, potatoes
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