Guiding Star Cheesy Baked Potatoes
This Cheesy Baked Potatoes Recipe is rich, golden, and filled with layers of creamy, melty flavor. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side or easy holiday dinner dish, it’s cozy, comforting, and a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mandoline Slicer
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Potato Base
- 2 lb russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and butter a baking dish.
- Slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, for even cooking.
- In a saucepan, heat butter, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper until warm and fragrant.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture over, and sprinkle with half the cheeses.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream, and cheese. Sprinkle thyme on top.
- Bake uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes until golden and bubbly on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the creamy sauce to set.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even potato slices.
- Add caramelized onions for extra flavor or mix Gruyere into the cheese for depth.
- Avoid low-fat cream for best results.