A comforting, budget-friendly casserole layered with potatoes, onions, and creamy cheese, baked until golden.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2.6 lbs peeled potatoes, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
03 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp whole milk
04 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
→ Pantry
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Optional Toppings
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 375°F. Generously grease a medium baking dish with butter.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Add whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the saucepan. Warm gently without boiling. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish, followed by half the sliced onions and half the grated cheddar cheese.
05 - Add remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese in layers to fill the dish evenly.
06 - Evenly pour the warmed milk and cream mixture over the layered ingredients.
07 - Seal the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
