Cheesy potatoes is a delicious dish that can be easily made at home if you know how. Despite the fact that it is high in fat, it is quite a delicious compliment to any meal you eat in your kitchen, dining room or bathroom. However, it does not make a good side dish for meals eaten in the garage, attic or secret lab. It contains these ingredients: your choice of cheese, onions, hashbrowns, sour cream, Ruffles, butter and a secret undisclosed ingredient of your choosing. The amounts of the ingredients are also undisclosed as to keep you on your toes.
Ingredients
- Butter, at room temperature
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with just a bit of the shallot.
- Add the heavy cream to a medium saucepan along with the remaining shallot, garlic, salt and pepper. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer while stirring. Let simmer until you see the liquid begin to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Layer 1/3 of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, cover with some Cheddar and a sprinkling of Parmesan; repeat the layering 2 more times.
- Pour the hot liquid over the potatoes. Add the remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil to bake until the cheese is golden and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing so it can settle.
