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Cheesy Potato Casserole

This delicious and creamy cheesy potato casserole is the perfect dish to make for a potluck or as a side dish for the holiday season.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 -12
Calories: 740 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes, sliced in 1/8 inch slices
For the cheese sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups light or 10% cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 225 g (8oz) cream cheese
  • 225 g (8oz) goat cheese crumbles
  • juice from half a lemon
For the topping
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • fresh minced chives and fresh minced oregano for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Butter or use a cooking spray to grease an 8x12 baking dish and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the water and set aside the potato slices for a few minutes to cool. Layer the potatoes lengthwise in the greased baking dish and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  4. Make the cheese sauce: to a frying pan add 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and saute until softened, about 5-6 minutes, set aside in a bowl.
  5. To the same pan melt 2 tbsp butter and once melted add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the 2 tbsp flour, stir to create a paste.
  6. Slowly pour in the cream and whisk until smooth. Once smooth, cook at a simmer for a few minutes, whisking fairly frequently to get a thicker consistency.
  7. Add all of the spices, cream cheese and goat cheese crumbles. Whisk to combine until smooth. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir constantly to combine (don't fret if it makes the sauce lumpy for a minute or so, just keep stirring). Once combined and the sauce is mostly smooth, remove the sauce from the heat.
  8. Tuck the cooked onions in between the potatoes that are layered in the baking dish. Pour the cream sauce over the potatoes and use a spoon to smooth out the sauce. Top with 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Top with fresh minced chives and fresh minced oregano and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 740kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 32.6g (11%) Protein 13.5g (27%) Fat 64.6g (99%) Saturated Fat 17.5g (88%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g Monounsaturated Fat 38.2g Cholesterol 48.6mg (16%) Sodium 605.7mg (25%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 740

% Daily Value*

Calories 740kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 32.6g 11%
Protein 13.5g 27%
Fat 64.6g 99%
Saturated Fat 17.5g 88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g 34%
Monounsaturated Fat 38.2g 191%
Cholesterol 48.6mg 16%
Sodium 605.7mg 25%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.