Creamy cheese & potato bake

Creamy cheese & potato bake

A comforting cheesy potato bake is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty meat dish in winter

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6 - 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 10 mins - 1 hr 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Boil the potatoes for 3 mins to soften a little, then drain. When cool enough to handle, slice into 5mm pieces. Cook the onion in the butter in a pan until softened, about 5 mins, then pour over the wine, milk and cream and heat through. Place the potato slices into a large bowl, pour over the cream mixture, sage leaves and half the cheese. Carefully stir until the potato slices are coated.
  2. Grease a large baking dish (about 20 x 30cm) with a little butter, then tip the potatoes in. Smooth over the top, scatter over the remaining cheese and season with black pepper. Cover with foil and cook for 30 mins, then uncover and cook 30-40 mins more until a fork slides in easily and the top is golden brown.
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Prepare ahead

The bake can be layered ready to bake up to 1 day ahead. Keep it in the fridge covered and give it 10 mins more in the oven if cooking from cold.

Per serving (6)

615 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 43 g, saturated fat 24g, fibre 4g, sugar 7g, salt 0.33 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2009.

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  • 08 December 2009

    vics commented on this recipe

    You've suggested 2 different types of potato (1 floury 1 waxy). Are you suggesting that any type of potato is suitable or one or t'other?

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  • 08 December 2009

    Pip-a-doodle commented on this recipe

    This reminds me of a recipe that we used to have as Children after swimming lessons. Can't wait till the weekend to try it.

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  • 08 December 2009

    Avril commented on this recipe

    Vics, I would suggest using a more waxy variety as the recipe is not dissimilar to Pommes Dauphinoise, which is best with a waxier potato. It goes a bit mushy with floury potatoes.

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  • 09 December 2009

    Xanthe rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Brilliant - a massive dish and made our guests at our Christmas party very happy.

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  • 21 December 2009

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This cooked beautifully and was very well received. Served it with steak and broccoli.

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    31 December 2009

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  • 12 January 2010

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  • 13 January 2010

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  • 21 May 2010

    AnnieNeild commented on this recipe

    I made this dish recently for the first time and our dinner guests were very impressed. Personally, I absolutely loved it! It is easy to make and, although slicing the potatoes takes time and concentration, it is well worth it. I have tried a couple of similar recipes where you don't pre-boil the potatoes and this method is definitely better. I used Kestrel potatoes (waxy) and ended up with beautiful, thin pieces that retained their shape and firmness but were completely cooked. Highly recommended!

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  • 21 May 2010

    AnnieNeild commented on this recipe

    Sorry, I meant to give it a 5 star rating!

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  • 05 July 2010

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  • 04 September 2010

    doozerchef rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    excellent really really good

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  • 28 December 2010

    Nicky rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A lovely potato dish. I usually cook Potato Dauphinoise but had guests for dinner last night that can't abide garlic, so I tried this instead and it was a real hit! I served it with Gordon's Honey Glazed Ham and braised red cabbage with cider and apples - the potatoes complimented each wonderfully. Would definitely make it again!

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  • 14 February 2011

    Pegasusprincess rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A very nice dish! Had it for valentine's day with roast beef. Husband loved it, however I had no greyer cheese so I used a good strong cheddar and had to whack up temperature at end as was not really browning up. Still tasted fab though!

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  • 23 March 2011

    holly (: commented on this recipe

    I used King Edward potatoes for this and it worked quite well. I also added fried bacon pieces to it (to get rid of them!) and they tasted pretty good. Not a recipe I particularly liked but my Dad and his girlfriend adored it and devoured the leftovers! And I even converted my boyfriend to actually trying a meal with onion in it, he loved it! Think I'll give this 5 stars on their behalf and excuse my closed mind (:

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  • 25 April 2011

    DrFabio rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I really, really disliked this. A few things went wonky with the recipe, but even then we didn't like the flavour - or the smell! It was bland (why doesn't the recipe call for salt?), and the cream mixture took on an unfortunate resemblance... Just not for us. Wonky recipe things: I made it the day before, as suggested, but the potatoes on the top went black where they were poking out of the cream. I didn't parboil the potatoes as I was slicing them with a mandolin, so I cut them to 2mm thick instead of 5, and increased the liquid slightly. I cooked the dish from room temperature, and gave it 90 minutes in total, and the potatoes were still raw - I had to blitz individual portions in the microwave before serving (which meant that the rest of the meal had gone cold).

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  • 29 July 2011

    fayeraye rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The whole family really enjoyed this. served with pork chops (with a cheese and pear topping) baby carrots and french beans. I used both grated parmesan and cheddar cheese instead of the gruyere and omitted the wine and sage. It worked really well and will definately be having again....soon!

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  • Binder photo Sue

    07 September 2011

    Sue commented on this recipe

    This recipe was easy to make and tasted delicious!! My grown up kids loved it and asked for more - so it must have been good!!

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  • 23 December 2011

    lieann rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Have made this dish many times and always get complimented on it. Par-boiling is very important. Having again boxing day with Gordons Maple and Mustard Glaze Ham and braised red cabbage. Can't wait!!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6 - 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 10 mins - 1 hr 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1½kg King Edward potatoes , Desiree, or similar, peeled
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • knob of butter , plus extra for greasing
  • 100ml white wine
  • 300ml milk
  • 400ml double cream
  • 3 sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 50g Gruyère , grated
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Per serving (6)

615 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 43 g, saturated fat 24g, fibre 4g, sugar 7g, salt 0.33 g

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