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To-Die-For Potatoes

Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Yield: 10 servings

About

Oh no sir, this side dish doesn't mess around. Its name isn't hyperbole, just an honest-to-goodness truth about how amazing it tastes. To-Die-For Potatoes are just so amazing: golden, cheesy, creamy, tender, with the perfect savory flavor of potatoes elevated with the richness of butter and garlic. Mmm, what other side dishes could compete with these To-Die-For Potatoes? None that we can think of!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, optional
  • 2 1/2 cups Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Place the melted butter, the cream, and the garlic in a jug or Mason jar and mix until combined.

Step 3 -Peel and slice the potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 4 -Spread 1/3 of the potato slices in a 7x11-inch baking dish.

Step 5 -Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the potatoes.

Step 6 -Sprinkle the cream sauce layer with 1/3 of the salt, 1/3 of the pepper, and 1/3 of the thyme.

Step 7 -Sprinkle the layers with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.

Step 8 -Repeat the layers, starting with the potatoes, two more times, but do not add the final layer of the cheese.

Step 9 -Cover the baking dish with a lid or foil and bake until the potatoes are soft in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Step 10 -Remove the lid or foil and top the potatoes with the remaining cheese.

Step 11 -Bake until the bake is golden and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 12 -Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Serve.

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