The Potato bake is a traditional side dish for the South African Barbecue, known as a Braai (pronounced Bry). This casserole is very easy to make but is so tasty. I owe a particular family member, Marinda Sugrue, many thanks for this delicious potato casserole recipe from her homeland!
You Will Need
6 Large Potatoes - peeled and thinly sliced
1 Packet Dry Brown Onion (French Onion) Soup Mix.
(45gms or 1.7 oz.- go slightly bigger if available)
1.5 Cups Fresh Cream
1 Cup Whole Milk
1.5 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 Lg. Onion (chopped)
3 pinches Black Pepper
2 pinches Sea Salt
1 oz Butter
1 roll Aluminum Foil
1 Baking Dish (around 12" x 12" x 3")
like a Lasagna Dish.
OK, you are going to layer this casserole like lasagna into four or five layers, so first you need to grease your baking dish. Take your knob of butter and thoroughly coat the inside of the dish and preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Next, lay down a layer of potato slices to cover the entire bottom of the dish. Then evenly sprinkle 20% of your Soup Mix over the layer of slices. Now evenly sprinkle 10-15% of the Cheddar Cheese on top, The last step is to do the same with 20% of the Chopped Onion.
Repeat the above steps until you have four layers minimum, but preferably five. You should have almost twice as much cheese for the top layer of the casserole as you did for the middle ones, so use what you have left and sprinkle over the top.
Combine the Milk and Cream. Now, mix the salt and pepper in with the mixtue and pour evenly over everything. Cover with Aluminum Foil and bake at 350ºF for 60 minutes, then remove Aluminum Foil and bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes. Test to see if potatoes are done by pricking with a knife. Serve hot and enjoy!
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