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Delmonico Potatoes

The Delmonico potatoes recipe is a classic American dish featuring cubed potatoes in a creamy and cheesy sauce topped with crumbs. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au gratin potatoes, Delmonico potatoes, potatoes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 8 big potatoes
  • 300 ml. of heavy cream
  • 300 ml. milk
  • 1 cup and a half of grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp of grated nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp of butter for the baking dish

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven at 425F.
  • Bring a big pot of water to a boil.
  • Peel your potatoes cut them in one-inch cube.
  • Cook them in the water for 7 minutes, they won't be fully cooked. It is normal. Drain them.
  • In a bowl, pour the milk, heavy cream, and half of the grated cheese. Add the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a buttered baking dish, place all your potatoes.
  • Pour the milk and cream mix over the potatoes.
  • Cover with the rest of the cheese and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the top is golden and the potatoes are cooked.
  • Serve while it is hot!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g