About
Idaho's Prairie Potatoes are no joke. They create the creamiest, cheesiest, potato-iest dish you can ever imagine, and they hit every time. Serving a juicy pork chop with a vegetable medley? These special spuds will elevate it to 5-star quality. Heading to a potluck? Nothing else on the spread will compare to these tender spuds sprinkled with a buttery, crispy breadcrumb topping. You honestly can never go wrong with the serious flavor Idaho's Prairie Potatoes bring. They're just that good!
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter, sliced, divided
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups light cream, divided, can substitute 1 1/2 cups milk mixed with 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick chunks
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 3 -In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 4 tablespoons of the butter and heat in the microwave until it is melted.
Step 4 -Add the breadcrumbs and the parmesan to the melted butter and mix to combine. Set it aside.
Step 5 -In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 1/2 cups of the cream.
Step 6 -Stir the potatoes, the baking soda, the salt, and the pepper into the heated cream, then bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to low, then cook the potato mixture until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 8 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat, then stir the remaining cream and the remaining butter slices into the potato mixture until the butter is fully melted.
Step 9 -Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, then evenly sprinkle with the reserved breadcrumb mixture.
Step 10 -Bake the potato mixture until it is hot, bubbly, and the top is slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 11 -Transfer the baking dish to the top rack of the oven, then switch the oven to the broil setting. Broil the potato mixture until the top is golden, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 12 -Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let the potato mixture cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 13 -Serve.
