Description
Baked Potatoes with Parmesan Cream Sauce Delight offers a comforting, creamy, and cheesy dish featuring fluffy baked russet potatoes generously topped with a rich and velvety Parmesan cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a luxurious flavor perfect for both everyday dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly, dry them, and prick several times with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until the skins are crisp and the interior is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Parmesan Cream Sauce: While the potatoes bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add freshly minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing it to warm gently. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the potatoes are baked, carefully slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Generously spoon the warm Parmesan cream sauce over the potatoes, letting it seep into every crevice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for their fluffy texture that holds the sauce well.
- Grate Parmesan fresh for best melting and flavor.
- Warm the cream gently to avoid curdling.
- Season the sauce well with salt and pepper to balance the richness.
- Use a fork to fluff potatoes, allowing the sauce to absorb deeply.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg