Description
Creamy Cheesy Shredded Potato Bake brings comfort and richness to family dinner tables with golden-brown edges and irresistible layers of melted cheese. Hearty potatoes nestled between sharp cheddar and smooth cream create a satisfying side dish that draws everyone closer to share warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 2 ½ cups freshly shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) salted butter
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup diced shallot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and coat a 2-quart (1.9 liters) baking dish with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat, gently sautéing finely chopped shallots until they become soft and translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the shallots and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat source.
- Utilize a box grater or food processor to shred the pre-cooked potatoes, keeping the skin intact for added texture and nutrients.
- Combine sour cream, salt, black pepper, of sharp cheddar cheese, and the sautéed shallot-garlic mixture in a large mixing bowl.
- Carefully fold the shredded potatoes into the creamy mixture, ensuring an even distribution while maintaining the potato’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating a light, even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese evenly across the top of the potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the surface turns a beautiful golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp.
Notes
- Prep potatoes ahead by baking them in advance, allowing them to cool completely for easier shredding and better texture.
- Grate potatoes with skin on for added nutrition, rustic appearance, and to prevent waste.
- Sauté shallots and garlic slowly to develop a sweet, mellow flavor that enhances the entire dish’s depth.
- Fold potato mixture gently to maintain the shredded texture, avoiding overworking which can make the dish dense.
- Use a mix of cheddar and parmesan for a complex, rich cheese flavor with both creamy and sharp notes.
- Bake until golden brown to create a crispy top layer that provides delightful contrast to the creamy interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 cal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg