Description
This is the ultimate potato bake—rich, cheesy, and packed with garlicky, herby flavor. With layers of tender potatoes smothered in a luscious cream sauce and bubbling cheese, it’s the side dish that steals the spotlight. Whether it’s a family dinner or a festive spread, this one always delivers comfort on every bite.
Ingredients
▢ 1.25 kg (2.5 lb) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
▢ 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk
▢ 3/4 cup (185 ml) thickened cream (heavy cream)
▢ 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or 1/4 cup extra cream)
▢ 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
▢ 2 large garlic cloves, minced
▢ 3/4 tsp salt
▢ Black pepper, to taste
▢ 2 cups (200g) shredded cheese (like cheddar or gouda)
▢ 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Combine the milk, cream, mayonnaise, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Layer half the sliced potatoes into the baking dish. Pour over half the cream mixture, and sprinkle with half the shredded cheese.
Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and shredded cheese. Finish with the mozzarella on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 / Serving
- Sugar: 3g / Serving
- Sodium: 580mg / Serving
- Fat: 30g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving
- Fiber: 2g / Serving
- Protein: 13g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 85mg / Serving