Cheesy potato bake recipe

Cheesy potato bake

Potatoes and cheese are a match made in heaven and this indulgent side dish is great to treat a family of 8. Combine tender roast potatoes with an oozy cheese sauce then serve with roasted meat as part of your Sunday lunch spread.

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  • Serves 8
  • 25mins to prepare and 45mins to cook
  • 497 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 2kg (4lb) maris piper potatoes, quartered
    • 100g (3½oz) unsalted butter
    • 3 red onions, finely sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 2 tbsp chopped thyme
    • 400g (13oz) Gruyère, grated

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2075kJ 497.0kcal
    25%
    Fat
    28g
    high39%
    Saturates
    17g
    high83%
    Salt
    0.9g
    low15%
    Sugars
    3g
    low3%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 45.6gProtein 19.1gFibre 4.7g

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to gas 3, 160°c, fan 140°c. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes, until just cooked, then drain well.
    2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 15 minutes, until golden. Add the garlic and thyme, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and season.
    3. Spoon the potato mix into a baking dish and scatter over the cheese. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden.

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