Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our creamy baked potatoes recipe. Discover the perfect blend of fluffy potatoes, rich creaminess, and savory toppings, baked to perfection. A mouthwatering delight for any occasion, sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Get ready to elevate your potato game with this irresistible dish!
Creamy Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 7 potatoes
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp Corn starch/flour
- 3 bacon grillers or 1 cup bacon bits
Spices
- Salt n’ pepper
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Mixed spice
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 180 Degrees Celcius, baking option (Both elements open)
- Preheat Oven to 180 Degrees Celcius, baking option (Both elements open)
- In a medium sized pot, add warm water halfway, and add the potatoes. Boil for 7-10 minutes.
- Drain the water, add cold water and a tray of ice to give the potatoes an ice bath for about 10 minutes until cooled.
- Using a dry cloth, pat dry the potatoes, and using a peeler, peel the skin off.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into very thin slices, the thinnest possible size.
- Layer the Slices into an oven safe casserole dish or deep pan and set aside.
- The white sauce:- In a saucepan, add butter, garlic, and onions and place over medium heat.- Mix using a wooden/silicone spoon until as the mixture fry for 1 minute- Add all spices and mix together until combined ( the mixture should have some color and some aroma from the spices ) for another minute- Add the chicken stock and cornstarch and mix swiftly-Pour in the milk and cream together, stir, and lower the heat to Low.- Taste and add some salt n’ pepper to taste- Close pan and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from stove.
- Cut bacon grillers into small pieces and drizzle over the layered potato slices in the casserole dish.
- Pour all the white sauce over the Potatoes, and drizzle chopped chives on top
- Pour the remainder of fresh cream on top and add some cheese if you wish.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, and serve with any protein, or enjoy as it is.
Notes
- If this is a Lactose free dish, remove the cheese, and use Lactose free milk and cream.
- Spice this up with a variety of fresh herbs for extra flavour.
- For vegetarian option, replace the grillers with Broccoli or Mushrooms
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