Description
Hearty cheesy shredded potato bake brings comfort from European farmhouse kitchens. Crisp golden edges and melted cheese layers create a satisfying side dish you’ll crave at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes (large)
- 2 ½ cups (600 milliliters) sharp white cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) salted butter
- ¼ cup shallot (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tsps salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Aromatics Sauté: In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and gently cook shallots until soft, then add garlic and sauté briefly before removing from heat.
- Potato Mixture: Shred pre-cooked potatoes using a box grater or food processor, preserving the skin. In a large bowl, blend sour cream, salt, black pepper, sharp cheddar, and the sautéed shallot-garlic mixture.
- Assembling: Fold shredded potatoes into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese evenly across the potato surface.
- Baking: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp.
Notes
- Potato Prep: Shred pre-cooked potatoes for optimal texture and faster cooking time.
- Cheese Selection: Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor and parmesan for extra depth and crispy topping.
- Sauté Technique: Gently cook shallots and garlic at low heat to prevent burning and release subtle sweetness.
- Baking Tips: Watch closely during final 10 minutes to achieve perfect golden-brown cheese crust without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 792 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg