Fried potatoes with cheese and garlic are easy and delicious
Fried potatoes with cheese and garlic are a culinary masterpiece that combines simplicity with indulgence. This delightful dish, layered with flavors, promises a gastronomic experience that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Russet Potatoes | 5 pounds, sliced 1/8″ thick |
| Finely Chopped Onion | 2 cups |
| Minced Garlic | 6 cloves |
| Butter (Half a Stick) | 1/2 cup |
| Flour | 1/4 cup |
| Vegetable Broth | 1 1/2 cups |
| Heavy Cream | 1 1/2 cups |
| Salt | 1 tablespoon |
| Pepper | 2 teaspoons |
| Slap Spice, Mama | 2 teaspoons |
| Sour Cream | 8 ounces |
| Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese | 1 cup |
| Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese | 1 cup |
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 400°C.
- Spray a 14 x 11 x 2 x baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel 5 pounds of russet potatoes and cut them into thin slices, approximately 1/8″ thick.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl until ready to use.
Step 3: Saute Onions and Garlic
- In a large skillet, melt half a cup of butter over low heat.
- Add 2 cups of finely chopped onion and 6 cloves of minced garlic.
- Fry the mixture for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Create the Sauce
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring and cooking for a few minutes.
- Gently pour 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth into the skillet.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of pepper, 2 teaspoons of Slap Spice, Mama, and 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.
- Stir until the mixture is firm, then remove from heat just before boiling.
- Add 1 cup of shredded Pepper Jack cheese and mix until melted.
Step 5: Layering
- Place a third of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish.
- Add a third of the sour cream and a third of the cheese sauce on top of the potatoes.
- Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan cheese, one-third of the Pepper Jack cheese, and one-third of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with a layer of cheddar cheese on top.
Step 6: Bake
- Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.
- About 15 to 20 minutes before the potatoes are tender, remove the foil to brown the cheese slightly.
Step 7: Enjoy!
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious fried potatoes with cheese and garlic dish!
