Aussie Potato Bake
This Aussie potato bake is a classic comfort side made with thinly sliced potatoes baked gently in a savoury cream mixture then finished with a golden cheesy top. Simple to prepare and perfect for roasts, barbecues, and family dinners, it’s the kind of reliable recipe that works every time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (no need to peel if using washed potatoes)
- 600ml thickened cream
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 brown onion, finely sliced
- 200g diced bacon
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese
- ½ cup grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan 160°C). Lightly grease a 10-12 cup capacity baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a jug, whisk together the cream, garlic, chicken stock powder, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Layer one-third of the potatoes into the dish, slightly overlapping. Scatter over half the onion and bacon. Drizzle with a quarter of the cream mixture.
- Repeat layer as above finishing off with remaining one-third of potatoes. Pour remaining cream evenly over the top. Cover with a layer of baking paper then a tight layer of foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, allowing the potatoes to steam gently and soften.
- Remove the foil and baking paper, scatter the cheeses evenly over the top, then return to the oven uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling and the potatoes are tender.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving so the bake can settle and slice more cleanly.
Notes
- COOKS NOTES:
Oven Temps: Oven temperatures are for conventional, if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C.
Measurements: We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon = 20 ml & 1 cup = 250 ml.
Herbs: All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed.
Vegetables: All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. -
EXTRA TIPS
Want to nail this potato bake every single time? Here are some extra simple tricks for the creamiest, cheesiest, and most hassle-free result:- Protect Your Oven: Before baking, place your dish on a rimmed baking tray. If the creamy sauce happens to bubble over (it happens to the best of us!), it will dirty the tray, not the bottom of your oven. Lifesaver!
- Cheese Flexibility: You can absolutely use all tasty cheddar cheese if that's what you have. I like to add mozzarella in the mix because it gives that top layer an amazing, stretchy, melty quality—but it's just as delicious with 100% tasty.