This Cheesy Potato Bake is comfort food at its very best! Made using just five ingredients, this family favourite is perfect enjoyed alongside your favourite meal or on its own. You can also add bacon pieces if you would prefer a meaty version.
Why you will love this recipe:
- Budget Friendly – you most likely have all of the ingredients you need to make this Potato Bake in your fridge and pantry.
- Easy to make – this recipe takes no time to put together.
- Family Friendly – the kids will love this recipe!
- Versatile – you can add bacon pieces to this recipe if you would like to bulk it up.
Cheesy Potato Bake Ingredients
To make, you will need just FIVE simple ingredients.
- Potatoes – you can use any variety of potato for this recipe.
- Cheese – I use tasty (cheddar) cheese, however you can use mozzarella or a mix of different grated cheese if you prefer.
- Mustard – this is what helps to give this dish a delicious kick. I use english mustard, however you can also use seeded mustard if you prefer.
- Cream – I use thickened (heavy) cream for this recipe, you can use a mixture of milk and cream if you wish.
How to Make a Potato Bake
Making this Cheesy Potato Bake really is quite simple as all you need to do is combine the cream with the mustard and a little salt and pepper, peel and slice the potatoes before layering in your baking dish.
Recipe Tips:
- I find the easiest way to slice the potatoes evenly is to use a mandolin. Alternatively you can slice them with a knife.
- The time it takes for the potatoes to cook through will depend on their thickness, I recommend carefully poking a knife into the potato bake to check if it’s cooked.
- The ‘sauce’ will be runny when served straight from the oven, it will thicken if left to sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, this recipe can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed within 3 days.
- This recipe can be frozen, however the cream may split a little once reheated.
Can you make Potato Bake with Milk?
Yes you can, however the ‘sauce’ will not be quite as thick as if it was made with cream. I would suggest using half milk, half cream.
What meat goes the best with potato bake?
We enjoy this potato bake with steak, sausages, roast beef and lamb. However you can really serve it alongside anything including chicken, turkey etc.
Can you freeze Potato Bake?
Technically you can, however I find that the cream does split once thawed and reheated.
More Budget Friendly Recipe Ideas:
- Simple Sausage and Vegetable Tray Bake
- Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice
- Rissoles Recipe
- The Best Slow Cooked Beef Recipe
- Slow Cooker Curried Beef and Vegetables
- Cheeseburger Recipe
Cheesy Potato Bake Recipe
This Cheesy Potato Bake is comfort food at its very best! Made using just five ingredients, this family favourite is perfect enjoyed alongside your favourite meal or on its own. You can also add bacon pieces if you would prefer a meaty version.
Equipment
- 20cm square oven proof baking dish
- mandolin
Ingredients
- 600 mls thickened cream
- 1.5 kilograms potatoes peeled
- 1 cup of grated tasty cheese
- 1 tablespoon english mustard
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a 20cm square baking dish.
- Peel the potatoes and finely slice – I find the easiest way to do this is with a mandolin.
- Add the mustard, crushed garlic and cream together into a jug and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly whisk to mix the mustard through.
- Arrange ⅓ of the potatoes across the bottom of the baking dish, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add ⅓ of the combined milk and cream.
- Repeat the above step until you have three layers.
- Place into the oven to bake for 60 – 70 minutes until golden on top and the potatoes have cooked through,
- Carefully remove from the oven and let the potato bake sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- I find the easiest way to slice the potatoes evenly is to use a mandolin. Alternatively you can slice them with a knife.
- The time it takes for the potatoes to cook through will depend on their thickness, I recommend carefully poking a knife into the potato bake to check if it’s cooked.
- The ‘sauce’ will be runny when served straight from the oven, it will thicken if left to sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, this recipe can be stored in the fridge and then enjoyed within 3 days.
- This recipe can be frozen, however the cream may split a little once reheated.
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 1153mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1666IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 2mg
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Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter
Just delish! I know the uninspired dinner feeling… I may have had a week of chocolate oats, apple bakes and toast for dinner…. but this looks delish! I could demolish the lot and with a hangover … it wouldn’t stand a chance 😉
Lauren
Haha, I love your thinking! It’s nice to know I’m not the only ones who gets in a rut too x
Hugzilla
I just want to bury my face in that. Too much?
Lauren
Nope, not at all!
EssentiallyJess
I haven’t made potato bake in ages!
My kids are a bit split in their love for it. Two will eat it, and two won’t.
Lauren
That sure makes things hard – more for you to enjoy?
Maxabella
You simply cannot go wrong with a potato bake in my humble opinion. I think it’s the Irish in me, but a potato dish always feels soothing and satisfying. x
Lauren
It really does, it’s comfort food at it’s best.
Nagi@RecipeTinEats
I hear you on the hangover! This is sensational morning after food – has everything you need – potato, cheese, bacon, grease, salt… 😉
Lauren
It’s good to know I’m not the only one who has these kind of cravings the next day!
Robyn
This is an all time favourite in our house. Especially in teh summer with BBQ’s. I must give your recipe a try, it looks divine 🙂
Lauren
It’s versatility is one of the things I love most about it.
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
Oh my cheesy goodness!!! Would you believe I have never made a cheesy potato bake for my girls…
Lauren
Oh my gosh, you need to rectify that asap 😉
mummywifeme
Yum! I want this right now. Potato bake is a huge favourite in this house. I never usually put mustard in it though. Will have to give that a whirl 🙂 x #teamIBOT
Lauren
Just something a little different 🙂
Amy @ HandbagMafia
You just can’t beat potato bake! I sometimes use half sour cream and half sweet potato- yum!
Lauren
You sure can’t! What a great idea, I’ll certainly be giving that a try.
Amy @ HandbagMafia
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