4-Ingredients Potato Bake with Cheese

This 4-ingredient potato bake is a special comfort food that is very easy to make and it will turn out delicious. With using only four ingredients like potatoes, cheddar cheese, cream, and garlic, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re looking for a quick and easy meal. It will become one of your family favorite!

I love making this 4-ingredient potato bake because it is very easy to make and you will need minimum ingredients to make it.

This creamy and cheese sauce that consist from a mix of melted cheddar cheese and single cream will add a rich flavor to the potatoes and will give a special creamy texture to the dish.

Regarding the garlic, even if you’re not a big fan of it, I highly recommend giving it a try because it combines perfectly with the cheddar cheese in this recipe and will enhance the overall taste of the dish.

This recipe is perfect for those who loves making potatoes, and want something new and easy to make.

The combination of the creamy and cheesy sauce with the tender and crispy potatoes is truly irresistible and will make your guests to ask for more.

All you will need to do is to slice the potatoes, and to arrange a few layers of sliced potatoes with garlic and to cover them with single cream.

After that, you’re moving the casserole into the oven and the dish is preparing without your attention.

This 4-ingredient potato bake will get you handy on a busy weeknights dinners or when you’re looking for a quick and easy meal.

So why not give it a try and enjoy a comforting and delicious potato bake that’s ready in no time!

🥰 Why You Will Love This Recipe?

• It is easy to make because you have only 4-ingredients which make this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re short on time.
• It is very versatile. You can add or substitute ingredients and you can serve this dish as a side dish, or as a main dish.
• It is a comfort and satisfying dish that have a cheese sauce with tender and crispy potatoes that will make the perfect dinner for a cozy night with your family or friends.
• It is delicious, even if you’re using only 4 ingredients. The combination between garlic, cheddar, single cream and potatoes transform this meal into a gourmet dish.

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutes

• Potatoes. Choose a type of potato that you usually use for mashed potatoes to get a creamier texture. As a suggestion, you can go with Russets or Idahos potatoes.
• Cream. I used single cream (18% fat level) for a lower fat content but still, that will give a creamy texture to the dish. If you want to make the potatoes even creamier, you could opt for heavy cream (36% fat level).
• Garlic. I used fresh garlic, but if you are not a fan of the intense taste of garlic, you could replace it with dried garlic or replace it with nutmeg.
• Cheddar Cheese. I chose this cheese because it has a creamy taste and melts well. Alternatively, you could use parmesan cheese. In that case, only use ½ the amount called in the recipe because parmesan has a more intense taste.
• Salt. The amount of salt will depend on the type of cheese you have chosen and how salty it is.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step Directions

First, of all, prepare all the ingredients. Slice the potatoes and garlic as thinly as possible.

Quick Note: If you plan to prepare this recipe for a special occasion or simply need to prepare a larger quantity, you could use a food processor to help you slice the potatoes and garlic in just a few seconds. You could also use a Mandoline slicer.

Take a casserole suitable in size to fit all the potatoes.

Quick Note: I used a casserole of 10×10 inches.

Pro Tip: It is preferable that the casserole, in the end, be filled for about ⅔ of its capacity to avoid the sauce leaking during cooking.

First, divide the potatoes and garlic into 3 approximately equal parts as we will make 3 layers of potatoes and cream.

Now, put the first layer of potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

Pour ⅓ of the amount of single cream over the potatoes. Repeat these steps 2 more times until you will use all the potatoes and all the single cream.

Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes and cover the pan with aluminum foil to avoid burning the cheese and ensure that the potatoes will bake more evenly.

Bake for 60 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

Pro Tip: Place the casserole on a baking tray but not the baking rack because if the sauce will leak, it will stop on the baking tray and you will not dirty your oven. If the sauce ends up on the floor of the oven, it will burn and it will be difficult to clean it after that.

If you want the crust to be even more crispy and browned, you can bake it for an extra 5-7 minutes without aluminum foil.

Serve the baked potatoes while they are hot.

You can use them as a side dish or as a main course for a vegetarian meal near a delicious salad.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

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🏆 Expert Tips. What to Pay Attention To?

• To get a creamier texture, opt for the potatoes you usually use for mashed potatoes. Those should be higher in starch. A few suggestions will be Russets or Yukon Golds potatoes.
• Cover the casserole with aluminum foil to avoid burning the top surface and to obtain more uniform cooking.
• Do not overload the casserole because the sauce will boil during baking and may leak out of the pan.
• Put the casserole on a baking tray, not on the baking rack. In that case, if the sauce will leak from the casserole, it will stop on the baking tray. If the sauce will leak on the walls or the bottom of your oven, it will burn and it will be difficult to clean it after that.
• To ensure that all the potatoes cook evenly, slice them thinly and evenly. You can use a mandoline slicer to make the process easier and faster.
• Bake the potatoes until they are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overbaking can result in a dry and crunchy potato bake. As the potatoes are different and the ovens may work differently, so be sure to keep an eye on it while it’s baking.
• If you want to go further, consider to add different toppings in the end. Add additional grated cheese, breadcrubms or fresh herbs to get an extra crunchy texture or flavor.

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