Budget-Friendly Potato Layer Bake (Printable View)

Tender potato slices layered with onions and cheese, baked until golden and bubbling.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2.6 lbs peeled potatoes, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp whole milk
04 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

→ Pantry

07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a medium baking dish with butter.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Stir in milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Warm gently without boiling, then remove from heat.
04 - Arrange half the potatoes evenly in the dish, then layer half the onions and half the cheese over them.
05 - Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese.
06 - Pour the warm milk and cream mixture evenly over all layers.
07 - Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden and potatoes are tender.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Easy to prepare and delicious
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a layer of sliced tomatoes or sprinkle in cooked bacon (if not vegetarian).
  • Gruyère or mozzarella can be used in place of cheddar.
03 -
  • Use thin potato slices for even cooking.
  • Do not boil the cream mixture to avoid curdling.
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