Description
Creamy Delmonico potatoes shine as a classic comfort dish from New Orleans’ rich culinary heritage. Rich cheese sauce and perfectly baked potato layers create a luxurious side that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) Simply Potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Paprika
Instructions
- Lubricate an 8×8 inch baking vessel thoroughly with butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange Simply Potatoes uniformly across the greased surface.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by combining milk, whipping cream, kosher salt, dry mustard, pepper, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Heat the mixture until it approaches a near-boiling point, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Reduce heat and gradually incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until the sauce transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Cascade the molten cheese sauce over the potato layer, allowing minimal settling time.
- Embellish the surface with delicate butter medallions and a dusting of paprika for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Securely seal the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours, enabling flavor melding.
- Prior to serving, extract the dish from refrigeration and allow slight temperature normalization.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, removing plastic wrap before placing casserole inside.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, monitoring until the surface achieves a golden, effervescent appearance.
Notes
- Chill the potatoes overnight to let flavors deeply infuse, creating a more complex and rich taste profile.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded for smoother, more authentic melting and richer flavor development.
- Replace whole milk with half-and-half or add a splash of sour cream for extra creamy texture and enhanced richness.
- For gluten-free adaptation, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially dry mustard and cheese brands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg