Jake's Potato Bake

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with Jake's Potato Bake, a creamy, cheesy, and perfectly golden potato casserole that’s guaranteed to satisfy. This recipe layers tender russet potato slices with a decadent blend of heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and savory Parmesan, all infused with fragrant garlic and fresh thyme. Topped with crispy, olive oil-tossed breadcrumbs, this dish delivers a delightful crunch with every bite. Baked to perfection in just over an hour, it’s an ideal side dish for family dinners, holiday feasts, or any comforting meal. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly rich in flavor, Jake's Potato Bake is your go-to recipe for hearty potato gratin that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set them aside in a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

Step 3

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Heat the mixture until it’s warm but not boiling, then remove it from the heat.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Drain and pat the potato slices dry.

Step 6

Arrange one-third of the potato slices in an even layer in the baking dish. Pour one-third of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle with one-third of the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times until all the ingredients are used, finishing with the remaining cheeses on top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 9

While the dish bakes, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.

Step 10

After 40 minutes, remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top.

Step 11

Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 12

Let the potato bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2668.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5047.0

Total Fat 297.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 855.1mg	0%
Sodium 5754.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 447.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 132.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2377.4mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 10131.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 35.8%