Are you ready to transform ordinary potatoes into a mind-blowing culinary masterpiece that will have everyone at your dinner table begging for seconds? This creamy, cheesy Side Dish Potato Pie is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen - a dish so irresistible, it'll make even the pickiest eaters come running to the table! Prepare to elevate your side dish game with a recipe that's part comfort food, part gourmet delight.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Wash, peel, and slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Aim for uniform slices approximately 1/8 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Finely chop the onions and set aside. Grate the cheese if not already pre-shredded, ensuring you have a full cup of shredded cheese.
- Layer the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice. After each layer, sprinkle some chopped onions, salt, and pepper.
- Continue layering potatoes and seasonings until you've used all potato slices, creating multiple layers for depth of flavor.
- Pour the heavy cream evenly over the layered potatoes, ensuring the liquid seeps between the potato layers.
- Top the potato layers with the shredded cheese, covering the entire surface completely.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes covered.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let the potato pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot as a delicious side dish. Garnish with fresh herbs like chives or parsley if desired.
Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer for consistently thin potato slices to ensure even cooking and a beautiful layered presentation.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Make sure to season each layer generously - this builds depth of flavor throughout the dish.
- For extra crispiness, remove the foil in the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown beautifully.
- Let the potato pie rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- For a flavor twist, experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or sharp cheddar.
- If you want to make it ahead, this dish can be prepared and refrigerated before baking - just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 246kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
