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Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake

10 minutes

10 Servings

Recipe Tin Eats

Ingredients

  • 1.25kg/ 2.5lb potatoes 
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk (full or low fat)
  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) thickened cream (heavy cream) (heavy cream)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise , preferably whole egg (or 1/4 cup cream)
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves , plus more for garnish (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 large garlic cloves , minced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheese , for mixing
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F (all types).
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 3/4 cm / 2/3″ cubes. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except mozzarella. Mix.
  • Pour into a 3 litre / quart baking dish (mine is 22cm / 9″ square x 6 cm / 2.3″ high).
  • Cover with foil. Bake 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle over mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden.
  • Rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving, garnished with extra theme leaves if desired

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