Cheesiest Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesiest Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or Swiss); 1 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 12 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick (4-5 medium); 4 slices hearty white bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces (about 4 cups)

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or Swiss)
1 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 12 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick (4-5 medium)
4 slices hearty white bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces (about 4 cups)

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Use cut side of halved garlic to rub sides and bottom of 2 quart sallow baking or gratin dish.
3
Allow garlic in dish to dry briefly, about 2 minutes, then coat dish with softened butter.
4
Combine cheeses in small bowl.
5
Bring minced garlic, cream, broth, thym, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and gently stir in potatoes.
8
Spoon half of potato mixture into prepared dish.
9
Sprinkle with half of cheese, add remaining potato mixture, and press with spatula to compact.
10
Press bread pieces into casserole.
11
Bake 40 minutes.
12
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and continue baking until golden brown and bubbling, 25-30 minutes.
13
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
14
Can be made 24 hours ahead (leave off bread) and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
15
WHen ready to bake, add bread topping and bake according to recipe.
16
Can be doubled and baked in two 2 quart baking dishes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or Swiss), and more.

Yes, Cheesiest Potato Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesiest Potato Casserole

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