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The Best Potato Bake

The Best Potato Bake: Cheesy Comfort You'll Crave

The Best Potato Bake transforms everyday ingredients into a cheesy comfort food masterpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2000 grams potatoes peeled and sliced thinly
  • 600 ml thickened cream substitute with sour cream for a tangy twist
  • 40 grams French onion soup mix can use homemade seasoning
  • 250 grams grated tasty cheese try Gruyère or mozzarella
Optional Add-ins
  • cooked bacon for a savory touch
  • fresh herbs thyme or rosemary for fragrant enhancement
  • sweet potatoes mix with regular potatoes for a sweet twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mandolin slicer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan-forced).
  2. Slice 2kg of peeled potatoes into thin rounds, about 3mm thick.
  3. Layer the sliced potatoes neatly and evenly in a large baking dish.
  4. Combine 600ml of thickened cream with 40g of French onion soup mix in a mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the creamy mixture over the layered potatoes.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle 250g of grated cheese on top, then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are sliced evenly and be cautious of steam when removing the foil after baking.

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