Cheesy Potato Bake
Sliced potatoes layered with cheese and onion, baked in a seasoned milk until golden. Six servings in 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to Cook Cheesy Potato Bake
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F (170°C / 340°F fan). Butter a 2.5 litre baking dish.
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Layer a third of the potatoes and onion in the dish, season, and sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Repeat twice, finishing with cheese.
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Pour the milk around the edge so it comes about three quarters of the way up. Dot with the butter.
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Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more until golden and a knife slides in easily. Rest for 10 minutes.
Keep an Eye on These
- Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same speed.
- Pour the milk down the side of the dish, not over the top.
- Cover with foil to prevent the top browning before the potatoes are cooked.
The Short Version
A good potato bake needs a lid. For the first 45 minutes, a sheet of foil keeps the steam inside and cooks the slices through; the top is then uncovered so the cheese can brown.
Slice the potatoes 4 mm thick. A mandoline is quicker and more even than a knife, but a sharp knife and patience will do.
Layer the potatoes, onion and cheese, seasoning each layer. Do not pack the cheese in the middle, since a thick layer melts into a greasy puddle. A thin, even scatter works better.
The milk is poured over until it comes about three quarters of the way up the potatoes. Too much and it floods; too little and the top layer stays hard. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. The bake works as a side for a roast or as a main dish with a green salad. It can be assembled ahead and kept covered in the fridge, then baked a little longer than the recipe says if it goes in cold.
What to Serve It With
Roast chicken · Ham · Green beans · Sausages
Storing Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 180°C for 25 minutes.
Quick Answers
How long does Cheesy Potato Bake take to make?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Cheesy Potato Bake?
Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same speed. Pour the milk down the side of the dish, not over the top. Cover with foil to prevent the top browning before the potatoes are cooked.
What should I serve with Cheesy Potato Bake?
Roast chicken; Ham; Green beans; Sausages.
How should Cheesy Potato Bake be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 180°C for 25 minutes.
Is Cheesy Potato Bake suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cheesy Potato Bake?
About 364 kcal per serving, with 15 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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