Description
Creamy Delmonico potatoes bring comfort and elegance to classic American side dishes. Rich cheese sauce and golden-brown crunch create a luxurious potato experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) Simply Potatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) Butter
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) Milk
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) Whipping Cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 1 dash Pepper
- 1 dash Nutmeg
- Paprika (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Coat an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish thoroughly with butter, ensuring even coverage. Distribute the Simply Potatoes uniformly across the bottom of the dish.
- Create a savory base sauce by combining milk, whipping cream, salt, dry mustard, pepper, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan. Whisk ingredients together over medium-high heat, stirring consistently until the mixture approaches a boiling point.
- Reduce heat and incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese dissolves completely and transforms into a silky, homogeneous sauce.
- Gently cascade the molten cheese sauce over the potato layer, ensuring uniform distribution. Allow the mixture to settle and cool momentarily.
- Embellish the surface with delicate butter slices and dust with paprika for enhanced flavor complexity. Securely seal the dish with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the casserole for 12 hours or through the night, permitting flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C). Extract the casserole from refrigeration, remove plastic wrap, and bake for 45 minutes until the surface achieves a golden, effervescent appearance.
- Rest the dish briefly after removing from oven. Serve warm, revealing a decadent, creamy potato casserole with rich, melted cheese notes.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using freshly grated cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded, which melts more smoothly and provides richer taste.
- Substitute milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version, ensuring the sauce maintains its creamy consistency.
- Prevent potato discoloration by rinsing Simply Potatoes under cold water before assembling to remove excess starch and maintain a fresh appearance.
- Add crispy texture by sprinkling breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top before baking for a delightful golden-brown crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 291 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg