Description
Delmonico potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy russet potatoes with a luscious cheese sauce for an irresistible dish. This delightful recipe features layers of tender potatoes baked to perfection with a crispy top that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for any occasion, these cheesy potatoes are sure to steal the show at your next dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 6–8 cups sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Peel and slice the russet potatoes into thin, even rounds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté onions until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish, followed by half of the sautéed onions. Pour half of the cream mixture over this layer. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and dot with butter if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg