Description
A creamy, cheesy casserole made with layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium Russet Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Thyme or Parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by buttering it lightly.
- Wash and thinly slice the russet potatoes to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Make the sauce by melting 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking in 1/4 cup flour to form a roux, and cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk and 1 cup heavy cream until smooth, then simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar.
- Layer one third of the potato slices in the dish, pour a third of the sauce over, and repeat two more times until potatoes and sauce are used.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and parmesan on top, then add breadcrumbs if desired.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use all milk and reduce cream. Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg