Potatoes baked with cheese
8 servings
120 minutes
Cheesy baked potatoes are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the creaminess of dairy, the zest of garlic, and the rich flavor of cheese. It resembles a traditional gratin but has its own characteristic simplicity and warmth of home. Baked thin slices of potato are soaked in a fragrant creamy-milk sauce that gives them softness and richness. The golden cheesy crust adds a crunchy texture and an appetizing appearance. This dish is perfect for family dinners, festive gatherings, or simply enjoyable evenings when you crave something tasty and hearty. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, and its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks.
1
Slice the potatoes into thin chips (2–3 mm thick).
- Potato: 1500 g
2
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté the onion in butter, then add the garlic and fry for about 1.5 minutes. Add cream with milk and heat strongly (do not boil).
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Cream 40%: 2 glasss
- Milk: 1 glass
3
In a greased baking tray, place half of the potatoes (salt and pepper), then half of the cheese, then the remaining potatoes (salt and pepper) and the remaining cheese. Pour hot cream over it.
- Potato: 1500 g
- Cheese: 300 g
- Potato: 1500 g
- Cheese: 300 g
- Cream 40%: 2 glasss
4
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 180 degrees. Then remove the foil and bake until golden brown.