- Heavy cream
- Broth
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Parmesan cheese
Step 5: Pour and Top
Pour the cream sauce evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
Step 6: Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 7: Rest and Serve
Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
Pro-Tips for Potato Perfection
1. Slice Evenly
Thin, uniform slices ensure all potatoes cook at the same rate. A mandoline is worth the effort.
2. Don’t Overlap Too Much
A single layer with slight overlapping is ideal. Too many layers will cook unevenly.
3. Use a Good Melting Cheese
Gruyère, cheddar, fontina, or provolone all work beautifully. Parmesan adds saltiness and depth.
4. Cover While Baking
The foil traps steam and helps the potatoes cook through without burning.
5. Let It Rest
That 10-minute rest allows the sauce to thicken and the potatoes to set.
6. Make It a Meal
Add cooked ham, bacon, or shredded chicken for a complete one-dish dinner.
Endless Variations
Add Bacon:
Sprinkle ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon over the top before baking.
Garlic Lover’s:
Add 2 extra cloves of garlic and roast a head of garlic to squeeze over the finished dish.
Add Spinach:
Layer fresh spinach between the potato slices. It will wilt beautifully.
