Potato Bake (Cheats Dauphinoise Potatoes)

Potato Bake (Cheats Dauphinoise Potatoes)

Potato Bake, also known as Cheats Dauphinoise Potatoes, is a simple yet indulgent dish. It involves thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream, onion, and cheese, baked until golden and creamy—a delightful shortcut to the classic French Dauphinoise, offering rich flavours with minimal effort.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Creamy Potatoes, Easy Potato Bake, Potato Side Dish, Scalloped Potatoes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Servings: people

Calories: 357kcal

Ingredients

1 cup cream
3 large potatoes thinly sliced
½ brown onion thinly sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Potatoes and Onion: Slice the peeled potatoes and onions thinly with a mandolin.
Assemble the Layers: Pour a tablespoon of the cream mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, then a single layer of potatoes, then a few onion rings and a tiny sprinkle of salt and then pour over some cream.
Repeat Layers: Until all potatoes, onions and cream are finished.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Serve: Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then serve this creamy delight alongside your favourite main dish.

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