Description
Creamy garlic cheese sauce served over fluffy baked potatoes, creating a perfect comfort food dish with a crispy exterior and velvety interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly grated cheese (from block)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for coating potatoes
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley, chives, or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Wash potatoes, pat dry, and rub with olive oil and salt
- Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes until skin is crispy and inside is tender
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Gradually add milk and cream, whisking constantly
- Remove from heat and slowly stir in freshly grated cheese
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Serve sauce over split baked potatoes
Notes
- Always use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce
- The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based alternatives and nutritional yeast
- If sauce becomes grainy, remove from heat and add cheese more slowly
- Reheat sauce gently, adding milk if needed to maintain consistency
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: garlic cheese sauce potatoes, baked potatoes, cheese sauce, comfort food, potato recipe
