One thing about being away for a week and a half . . . you forget what’s in your pantry, cupboards, and other things you thought you had end up moldy. And so I found myself with few ingredients and a hungry DH. Always the quick thinker, DH grabbed a package of frozen brisket out of the freezer and set it in a pot to thaw. I searched through Simply in Season for a suitable side dish that I could make with ingredients I had on hand. Easy Potato Bake fit the bill.
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4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 Tbs butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Thinly slice the potatoes and put in a 2 quart dish.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan on the stove; add all other ingredients (except for cheese) and heat through. Drizzle the mixture over the potatoes, cover, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake another 15 minutes.
Servings: 8
Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Oven Temperature: 425°F
The verdict: Very simple, yet tasty. Kind of reminds me of scalloped potatoes except less creamy and calorie-laden.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (4.1 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155.54
Calories From Fat (43%) 67.31
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.66g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.83g 24%
Cholesterol 22.46mg 7%
Sodium 384.57mg 16%
Potassium 410.5mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 16.8g 6%
Fiber 2.15g 9%
Sugar 1.01g
Protein 5.47g 11%
Recipe Type: Side Dish
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I have made these several times and have left off the cheese. Another way to speed up the process to to microwave the potatoes in the casserole dish for a few minutes before finishing the baking in the oven.
Thanks for the tips! Although, I don’t think DH would appreciate me leaving off the cheese 🙂
What a simple and wonderful side dish! I love the combination of thyme and potatoes. My husband wouldn’t appreciate me leaving off the cheese either. Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’m always looking for something like this to go with whatever meat I’m preparing.