Description
Creamy Delmonico potatoes deliver a luxurious side dish rooted in classic American cuisine. Rich cheese-infused potato layers promise a comforting culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) Simply Potatoes (1 bag, shredded or diced)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided into 6 slices
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of nutmeg
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the casserole vessel by thoroughly coating an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete coverage for easy potato release.
- Create a luxurious sauce base by combining milk, whipping cream, kosher salt, dry mustard, black pepper, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, continuously whisking until the mixture approaches a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, stirring meticulously until the cheese dissolves completely, creating a smooth and velvety sauce.
- Gently cascade the molten cheese mixture over the evenly spread Simply Potatoes, allowing the sauce to permeate and settle throughout the dish.
- Embellish the surface with delicate butter medallions, strategically placing them across the potato landscape, then dust with a light, elegant sprinkle of paprika for visual appeal and subtle flavor enhancement.
- Securely encase the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify overnight.
- When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), remove the protective plastic wrap, and bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality sharp cheddar for deeper, more robust flavor that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Cold Ingredient Trick: Let refrigerated ingredients sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to ensure smoother sauce consistency.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the casserole up to 2 days in advance, which allows flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more delicious final result.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap whole milk with lactose-free milk and use gluten-free cheese for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg