Creamy Potato Bake
Warm, comforting, and incredibly flavorful, this creamy potato bake is the ultimate comfort food. With layers of thinly sliced potatoes, aromatic garlic, and savoury onions, all bathed in a luscious cream and onion soup mixture, it’s a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing. Topped with a generous blanket of melted cheese, it’s a cheesy delight that’s bound to please.
Ingredients:
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 250ml cream (single or double)
- 1 packet brown onion soup powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried thyme
- Butter or cooking spray
- 1 cup grated cheese (mature cheddar or similar)
Instructions:
Preparation
Preheat your oven to a toasty 180 degrees Celsius. Lightly butter or spray a large, shallow oven-proof dish. A square casserole dish works perfectly for this.
Slice and Dice
Begin by giving your potatoes a good wash. Then, slice them into thin rounds, about 5 mm or less in thickness. Next, crush the garlic cloves and slice the onion into thin rings.
Creamy Blend
In a jug, combine the cream with the brown onion soup powder. Give it a good mix until it’s smooth and creamy.
Layer by Layer
Start by placing a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of your prepared dish. Sprinkle a bit of crushed garlic and some onion rings over the potatoes. Then, drizzle about a quarter of the creamy onion soup mixture evenly over the layer. Season it with freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of dried thyme, and a touch of salt (go easy on the salt since the soup already brings some saltiness).
Repeat and Repeat
Keep layering until you’ve used up all your ingredients. You’ll likely end up with at least four layers, each one bursting with flavor.
Bake It to Perfection
Cover your dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Let it bake for about 60 to 90 minutes or until the potatoes turn beautifully soft, and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Cheesy Finish
Once the potatoes are perfectly tender, switch on the grill. Remove the aluminum foil from the dish and generously sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the final potato layer.
Melty Goodness
Return the dish to the oven, this time under the grill, and watch that cheese transform into a golden, bubbling, irresistible masterpiece. This will only take a few minutes.
Now, it’s time to savour the fruits of your labour. Grab a plate, scoop out a generous portion of this creamy potato bake, and relish in the warm, cheesy, and comforting goodness. It’s a dish that warms the heart and fills the soul. So, get into your kitchen and whip up this delightful creation; your taste buds will thank you!