Delmonico Potatoes
This Delmonico Potatoes recipe features frozen hash browns, sharp cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and warm spices for a creamy, cheesy, and comforting side dish perfect for holidays or special occasions.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen hash browns
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Hash Browns:
- Evenly distribute the frozen hash browns in the prepared baking dish. There is no need to thaw the hash browns prior to baking.
Create the Cheese Sauce:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, milk, dried mustard, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to simmer, ensuring it does not reach a boil.
Incorporate the Cheese:
- Gradually add the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese to the warm cream mixture, stirring constantly until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Pour the Sauce:
- Evenly pour the cheese sauce over the hash browns, ensuring the potatoes are well coated. Use a spoon or spatula to gently spread the sauce if necessary.
Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, allowing the potatoes to cook thoroughly and the sauce to bubble.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven, let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness as a comforting side dish.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the frozen hash browns and cheddar cheese used are certified gluten-free. Replace the dried mustard with a gluten-free version or omit if necessary, and double-check all spice blends for gluten contamination.