Comforting Potato Bake with Herbs and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy potato casserole with a golden herb-topped crust, baked to perfection. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, butter, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp, melted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup, chopped chives
- 1/2 cup, grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs sliced russet potatoes with 4 tbsp melted butter until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Transfer potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream over the potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped chives, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown. Check once during baking to ensure even browning.
