Description
Creamy Potatoes Romanoff elevates classic comfort food with a luxurious blend of sharp cheddar and sour cream. Rich potato layers promise a hearty side dish that delights with each indulgent spoonful and brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese and Seasonings
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash russet potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pierce potatoes multiple times with a fork and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
- Bake potatoes in a preheated 400°F oven for approximately 1 hour until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes until safe to handle.
- Carefully remove foil and peel skin from potatoes, then grate them using a box grater into a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in sour cream, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring potatoes are evenly coated.
- Gently mix in sharp cheddar cheese, creating a creamy and smooth texture.
- Transfer potato mixture into a buttered baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle additional grated cheese on top for a golden crust.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, chives, and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose starchy russet potatoes for the best creamy texture and optimal flavor absorption.
- Wrap potatoes individually in foil to ensure even cooking and retain moisture during baking.
- Use a box grater with large holes to create a fluffy, light potato texture that captures seasonings perfectly.
- Opt for room temperature ingredients like sour cream and cheese to help them blend smoothly and evenly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese options.
- Enhance flavor by roasting garlic before mixing into the potato mixture for a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Make ahead by preparing the dish and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which allows flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 507 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg