Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Easy Cheesy Potatoes. This creamy, cheesy dish features layers of tender potatoes smothered in rich cheddar and heavy cream, baked to perfection with a golden crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is as nostalgic as it is delicious. Simple to prepare, these Easy Cheesy Potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour half of the heavy cream over the layers and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cheese, cream, and seasoning. Finish with an extra sprinkle of cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes until tender. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg