South African Potato Bake
This South African potato bake is a creamy, oven-baked side dish made with layered potatoes and cheese, commonly served at braais and family meals. It’s easy to prepare, uses everyday ingredients, and delivers comforting traditional flavour.
Ingrédients
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, finely sliced (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp mixed herbs or thyme (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium baking dish with butter.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the dish, followed by onion (if using), salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add a few dots of butter, then repeat with the remaining potatoes and seasoning.
- Mix the cream, milk, and garlic together, then pour evenly over the potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle grated cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
