Prep Time: 75 min.
This delicious Potato and Onion Bake is the ultimate comfort food and a firm family favorite.
Beautifully arranged scalloped potatoes on a caramelized onion base with a mustard and garlic cream sauce baked to golden perfection. What's not to love?
This easy onion potato bake recipe is an excellent alternative to oven-roasted potatoes.
It's a versatile side dish that pairs well with most proteins and a simple salad.
You can make the potato bake in advance and reheat the dish 20 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180° C / 355°F.
2. Peel the potatoes.
3. Slice the potatoes using a mandolin.
4. Dice the onion.
5. Heat the butter in a medium-hot pan (you can also use olive oil) and throw in the chopped onions.
6. Fry until golden brown.
7. Place the onion at the bottom of your serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to spread it around.
8. Arrange the sliced potatoes around the dish's perimeter, working your way towards the center.
9. Mix the mustard, grated garlic, heavy cream, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper.
10. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes.
11. Top with the grated cheddar.
12. Bake at 180° C / 355°F for 40-45 minutes until the cheese is crispy and golden brown. You can grill for 2-3 minutes if you like - keep an eye out that the cheese doesn't burn.
13. Remove from the oven and allow to set slightly.
14. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve.
