Description
Classic Delmonico Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food, featuring layers of creamy, cheesy goodness baked to golden perfection. This dish combines simple ingredients to create a rich, flavorful side that is perfect for any occasion—from holiday feasts to casual weeknight dinners. With an irresistible aroma and delightful textures, these potatoes will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions in melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Layer sliced potatoes in the baking dish; pour some cream mixture over each layer and sprinkle with sautéed onions and more cheese until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil for the last 15 minutes to create a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting cheddar cheese with Gruyère or adding fresh herbs like chives.