Best Recipes - Quick Potato Casserole with Cream and Onions
Best Recipes - Quick Potato Casserole with Cream and Onions
This quick potato casserole is a comforting, everyday bake made from thinly sliced potatoes layered with onion, then finished with cream, salt and pepper, and plenty of butter. As it bakes, the cream turns silky and the potatoes become tender, creating a rich, satisfying dish with very little hands-on work. If you like a more pronounced topping, add grated cheese at the end for a gently browned, savory finish. The key to success is simple: slice the potatoes thinly so they cook evenly, and layer the onion through the middle so the flavor is distributed throughout.
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 g butter
- Onion
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chives (to finish)
- Grated cheese (optional)
Preparation Time
50 minutes (oven bake: 50–60 minutes at 190–200 °C).
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190–200 °C. Lightly grease a glass baking dish (or any ovenproof dish).
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin, even rounds.
- Arrange a layer of potato slices in the dish. Add sliced onion in layers through the middle as you build the casserole.
- Pour the heavy cream over the potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Dot the top with small cubes of butter, spreading them evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest briefly. Finish with chopped chives and any additional seasonings you like. For an extra topping, sprinkle with grated cheese.
Tips
- Thin slices cook more evenly and help the casserole set into neat portions.
- If you add cheese, sprinkle it on while the casserole is hot so it melts smoothly.
- If the top browns too quickly but the potatoes need more time, keep baking until tender (the exact time depends on slice thickness).
Serving Suggestions
Serve this potato casserole hot as a main dish with a crisp side salad, or as a hearty side to roasted meats or vegetables. A shower of fresh chives adds brightness and balances the creamy, buttery flavor.