Description
Creamy and cheesy comfort food that brings memories and warmth to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, for sautéing
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme, optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux, then slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
- Continue cooking and whisking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar, half the Parmesan, salt, and black pepper until melted.
- Arrange a single layer of thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in the prepared dish, overlapping slightly.
- Pour a third of the cheese sauce over the potatoes so each slice is lightly coated.
- Repeat layering two more times, ending with sauce.
- Mix breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan and a pinch of pepper, then scatter evenly over the top layer.
- Add a few knobs of butter or a drizzle of olive oil for extra browning.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 20 minutes until top is golden and potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg