Rustic Golden Potato Bake

Here’s a cozy and hearty Rustic Golden Potato Bake — tender layers of golden potatoes baked with a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce and a crisp golden top.

 Ingredients (serves 6–8)

• 2 ½ lbs (1.2 kg) golden potatoes (Yukon golds work best)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups whole milk (warm)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)

• 1 tsp salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp thyme (or rosemary, optional)

• 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese (divided)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep Oven & Potatoes

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Peel (optional) and slice potatoes thinly (⅛ inch). A mandoline works best.

2. Make Creamy Sauce

   • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until soft.

   • Stir in garlic, then flour; cook 1 minute.

   • Slowly whisk in warm milk and cream until smooth and slightly thickened.

   • Add Dijon, salt, pepper, thyme, and 1 cup Gruyère + Parmesan. Stir until melted.

3. Layer the Potatoes

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.

   • Layer potatoes, overlapping slightly → ladle sauce over top.

   • Repeat until all potatoes and sauce are used.

4. Top & Bake

   • Sprinkle remaining Gruyère on top.

   • Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

5. Rest & Serve

   • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

   • Garnish with parsley or chives.