Easy creamy potato bake

Delight in this easy creamy potato bake recipe made with tender potatoes, rich butter, aromatic garlic, smooth milk, and flavorful parmesan cheese. Perfectly creamy and comfortingly delicious!

  • 23 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 70 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Easy creamy potato bake

This easy creamy potato bake is the ultimate comfort food. It combines tender potatoes with a rich, creamy sauce made from simple ingredients like butter, garlic, and cream cheese. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

4 potatoes
800g
1/4 cup butter
54g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1/4 cup all-purpose white wheat flour
30g
1.50 cups milk (1% fat)
360g
1/2 cup cream cheese
120g
1 tsp mustard
5g
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
80g

Instructions:

2. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Aim for uniform slices for even cooking.
3. Create Sauce Base: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Make the Roux: Stir in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes a light golden color and slightly bubbly, about 2 minutes.
5. Add Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
6. Incorporate Cream Cheese & Mustard: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and mustard to the sauce, stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
7. Combine with Parmesan: Stir 1/2 cup of the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce. Allow it to melt and blend in completely. Save the remaining 1/2 cup for the topping.
8. Assemble the Dish: Lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish. Arrange half of the potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes, spreading it evenly. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese over the top of the assembled potatoes and sauce.
10. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
11. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy, comforting potato bake!

Tips:

- Choose starchy potatoes, such as Russets, for the best texture and flavor.

- Slice the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.

- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and a variety of cheeses.

- Season the dish with salt, pepper, and herbs to enhance the flavor.

- Let the bake rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

With its creamy, decadent sauce and tender potatoes, this easy creamy potato bake is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips and serve this delicious dish at your next gathering to impress your family and friends.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size240 grams
Energy
Calories 310kcal12%
Protein
Protein 11g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g10%
Fiber 3.02g8%
Sugar 5g5%
Fat
Fat 16g18%
Saturated 8g28%
Cholesterol 45mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 170ug18%
Choline 33mg6%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg14%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg16%
Vitamin B3 1.61mg10%
Vitamin B6 0.47mg28%
Vitamin B9 27ug7%
Vitamin B12 0.72ug30%
Vitamin C 27mg29%
Vitamin E 0.15mg1%
Vitamin K 3.85ug3%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 240mg19%
Copper, Cu 0.17mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.27mg12%
Magnesium, Mg 45mg11%
Phosphorus, P 260mg21%
Potassium, K 750mg22%
Selenium, Se 9ug16%
Sodium, Na 340mg23%
Zinc, Zn 1.43mg13%
Water
Water 180g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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