Description
A simple and delicious 4-ingredient potato bake featuring thinly sliced potatoes coated in a creamy French onion soup mix, topped with melted cheese, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, thinly sliced
Cream Mixture
- 300 ml (1¼ cups) thickened cream (heavy cream)
- 1 packet (approx. 40g) French onion soup mix
Topping
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the potato dish.
- Mix Cream and Soup Mix: In a large bowl, combine the thickened cream and the French onion soup mix thoroughly to create a flavorful creamy sauce.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the thinly sliced potatoes into the cream mixture and stir gently to coat all the slices evenly with the creamy onion soup blend.
- Arrange Potatoes: Grease a baking dish and layer the coated potato slices neatly. Pour any remaining cream mixture over the layered potatoes to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Add Cheese Topping: Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the top layer of potatoes to form a delicious cheesy crust.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with foil to help the potatoes cook through without drying out and bake for 45 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil carefully and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the potato bake to rest for 5 minutes after baking to set and cool slightly, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use thinly sliced potatoes to ensure even cooking and creamy texture.
- Cheddar cheese is recommended, but feel free to use your favorite melting cheese variety.
- Covering with foil prevents the dish from drying out during the initial bake.
- Resting the dish before serving helps the bake set and improves the texture.
- You can add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato bake, French onion soup, cheesy potatoes, easy side dish, creamy potato casserole
