Delmonico Potatoes Recipe
Delmonico Potatoes are a rich, creamy baked potato casserole featuring shredded potatoes smothered in a cheesy, seasoned cream sauce and topped with butter and paprika. This classic comfort dish requires an overnight refrigeration to meld flavors before baking to golden perfection, making it a perfect side for holiday meals or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base
- 20 oz. Simply Potatoes (1 bag)
Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Milk (1% or any kind)
- 3/4 cup Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- A generous dash of Pepper & Nutmeg
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons Butter (divided into 6 slices)
- Paprika (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously butter an 8 x 8 inch casserole dish. Evenly spread the entire bag of Simply Potatoes into the buttered dish, ensuring a flat, even layer.
- Sauce Creation: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, whipping cream, kosher salt, dry mustard, pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk continuously until the mixture is just about to boil, ensuring the spices are well incorporated.
- Adding Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combining: Pour the warm creamy cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes in the casserole dish. Allow the casserole to cool slightly to prevent melting the butter too quickly.
- Final Touches: Dot the top with six slices of butter spaced evenly, then sprinkle paprika over the surface for color and flavor. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap to prepare for chilling.
- Refrigeration: Place the covered casserole in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight. This step allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Baking: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe easily doubles for larger groups by using a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish and adjusting baking time accordingly.
- You can substitute the shredded potatoes or sharp cheddar with other varieties to customize the dish to your preference.
Keywords: Delmonico Potatoes, Cheesy Potatoes, Baked Potato Casserole, Comfort Food, Holiday Side Dish
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