Baked Breakfast Potatoes
These creamy and cheesy baked breakfast potatoes are the perfect comfort food for any morning. Thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes are layered with a rich, creamy sauce and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1h 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer potatoes and sauce: In a baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, then pour half of the sauce over them. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Broil: Remove the foil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest: Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use other types of potatoes, such as russet or red potatoes.
- Add garlic, onion, or herbs to the sauce for extra flavor.
- For a rich finish, top with paprika or chopped chives.
- For a creamier version, swap the milk with heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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