# Delmonico Potatoes

Delmonico potatoes are a rich, creamy, classic steakhouse side dish made with shredded potatoes and a luscious cheddar cheese sauce, baked until golden brown and bubbly.

- Servings: 16 servings
- Total time: 105 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1.5 pounds shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0 paprika and chopped chives

## Instructions

1. Place unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. Peel and coarsely shred the potatoes.
3. In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, salt, mustard, pepper, and nutmeg over medium heat until bubbles form. Reduce heat, add cheese, and stir until melted.
4. Place potatoes in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish, pour cheese sauce over potatoes, and bake at 325°F for 50-55 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika and top with chives, if desired.

## Equipment

- large saucepan
- box grater or food processor
- 13x9-inch baking dish

## Tips

- Don't overcook the potatoes; you don't want them too mushy.
- Peeling boiled potatoes is much easier than peeling raw ones.
- Shred the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor fitted with a grater attachment.
- For a perfectly smooth cheese sauce, add the cheese gradually, half a cup at a time, until it has melted, then add more cheese.
- Working slowly will help to maintain the temperature of the sauce and prevent lumps from forming.
- Use frozen hash browns for a speedy version.
- Cut potatoes into different shapes: shredded, diced, or thinly sliced.
- Add cooked vegetables: caramelized onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Change the cheese: Gruyere, fontina, smoked Gouda, Parmesan, or Asiago.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/delmonico-potatoes/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7b203fcd-ecec-40ce-8bf0-886a51b5d204
- Extracted: 2025-01-17

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