Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1kg potatoes, peeled
Dairy & Cream
- 100g cheese, grated (Colby or preferred type)
- 1.5 cups cream and/or milk (suggested ¾ cup milk + ¾ cup cream)
Flavors
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C to prepare for baking the potato layers evenly.
- Slice Potatoes: Thinly slice the peeled potatoes to ensure they cook through evenly and layers form properly.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cream and/or milk with crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing well to distribute flavors.
- Layer Ingredients: Place a thin layer of potato slices on the base of an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle grated cheese and add dollops of the creamy garlic mixture over the potatoes.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering the potatoes, cheese, and creamy mix until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 80 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top has turned golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- If making gluten free, always check labels on processed foods including sauces used.
- You can use all cream, all milk, or a mix of both—commonly a half and half blend improves creaminess while controlling richness.
- Choose your favorite melting cheese such as Colby, which melts well and adds a mild flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference, especially since cheeses vary in saltiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
