Potatoes are my favorite comfort food staple. It’s always fun to find new ways to make them. Today it’s French onion potato bake. Similar to scalloped or au gratin potatoes, but easier and with a flavor twist.
Ingredients needed
- Potatoes (no surprise here)
- Sour cream
- Half and half
- Shredded cheese – “Italian mixed”
- French onion soup mix (dry packet)
How to make these potatoes
Whenever you make a potato dish like this, the important step is to get evenly sliced potatoes. If you have a mandolin, this is a good time to use it. (please watch your fingers!) Even better if you have a food processor – that’ll make very short work of the job!
In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, half and half and soup mix. Add in the potatoes and a little shredded cheese. Give it all a good stir to evenly coat those potato slices.
Transfer to a casserole dish. I use a 2.5-quart dish but anything up to a 9x13 will work. Cover and bake for 50-55 minutes. Then uncover, sprinkle with more shredded cheese, and bake another 10-15 minutes (uncovered). The potatoes should be warm and bubbly and the top a beautiful golden brown.
Allow the potatoes to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Variations/ideas
Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own. Here are a few ideas:
- Potatoes – I typically use russet potatoes for this but most any variety will work.
- Dairy – you can substitute heavy cream or even milk for the half and half, just ensure you have a total of 2 cups of “dairy”, including the sour cream.
- Cheese – oh, lots of possibilities here! Try sharp cheddar, or other cheese blends. I’m a big fan of Mexican cheese blend and will probably try that my next time I make this.
- French onion soup mix – not always easy to find. I have made this with plain old Lipton onion soup mix and it was just fine. Not really sure what makes the other one “French” anyway. . .
- Onion - feel free to slice up an onion and add it to the potato mix before baking. That will really "UP" the onion factor!
- Baking dish – as mentioned above, I use a 2.5 quart casserole for this. However, it will work just fine in a 9x13 pan. And I actually think that type of pan might have some advantages. With the potatoes more spread out, they will likely cook faster. And, more importantly, these dimensions will result in more top crust. Therefore, more golden- brown cheesy goodness. Need I say more?
You will love this French Onion Potato Bake with so many different meals!
French Onion Potato Bake
Ingredients
- 2 ½ - 3 pounds potatoes peeled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup half n half
- 1 ½ cups Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 1.4 oz package French Onion Soup Mix 40g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Slice potatoes into ¼ -inch thick pieces. (A mandolin or food processor will ensure even thickness)
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, half and half and soup mix. Add potatoes and ½ cup shredded cheese. Stir to evenly coat.
- Transfer to a 2.5 to 3-quart casserole dish or pan. Distribute mixture evenly in the pan, then cover pan with lid or foil.
- Bake at 400F for 50-55 minutes. Check with a fork to verify the potatoes are tender.
- Remove lid or foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top of the potatoes.
- Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving
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Nutrition
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Cindy L
Such a simple recipe, yet I bet these potatoes taste amazing! Can't wait to try them.
Sula
The french onion soup adds a wonderful flavor!
Addie
Total comfort food!
Sula
The best!
Gina Abernathy
ohhhh, French onion! I know this has to be delicious! Will have to try soon.
Sula
You will love it!
Shilpa
Love the use of French onion soup mix in this. Thanks for sharing
Sula
You're so welcome!
Dawn Conklin
This is so delicious and easy to make! We made it as a side dish to go with meatloaf last night - definitely making it again.
Sula
Oh man this would be the best with meatloaf! The ultimate comfort food meal!
Rosanna
I love French onion anything and this was delicious!
Sula
It really adds a special flavor!
Giangi Townsend
sounds intriguing, the French onions soup, however, all the other ingredients are my favorite. A must-try looks amazingly yummy and perfect for the holiday season.
Sula
Definitely works great for a holiday meal! Enjoy!
MARY
ITALIAN CHEESE??
Sula
Yes, perhaps looking at the picture would make it more clear. It's called Six Cheese Italian blend. Hopefully this helps.
Meryl
This potato bake turned out fantastic! Perfect for when we have family over, everyone loved it!
Sula
Oh yes its very filling, so you can feed a crowd with it!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
Oh wow this must taste so good! I love scalloped potatoes and the addition of French onion soup mix is a brilliant way to add flavour!
Sula
It really does add even more flavor!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
Gosh, I haven't made this in ages! I'm really craving right now:)) It's only 9 am, but you just offered me the dinner recipe; I can spend the day in peace now:))
Sula
I know what you mean, I get anxious if I don't have a plan for dinner by mid morning!
Gregory Halpen
Mmmmm this looks so warm and comforting! French onion soups reminds me of home - as a kid we ate it often.
Sula
Yes this is definitely a great comfort food recipe!
Natalie
Love added french onion soup mix. I have to try this. Sounds delicious!
Sula
It really adds a special something to the potatoes!
Emily
I can’t wait to make this with French onion soup mix and all the cheese! What a great idea.
Sula
In my house, there's no such thing as too much cheese!
Chef Dennis
This French Onion Potato Bake is making me drool!
Sula
It's very yummy!
Emily Flint
This french onion bake was SO amazing! Two of my favorite things together, potatoes and onion soup! You can't go wrong with this one and it's really easy to make.
Sula
I agree! I love the easy meets good combo!
Audrey
Easy and delish! Love this recipe.
Sula
Thanks Audrey, I'm so glad to know you liked it!
Vincit Omnia
Great recipe! Thanks!
Sula
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Big Trouble
Oh my, these are the recipes that dreams are made of! I just wonder if it will taste as good vegan? I'm going to try! This one knocks it out of the park, Sula--thank YOU!
Sula
I think this would be great in vegan form, if you have a good dairy substitute. Oat milk maybe? The french onion soup really delivers the taste. 🙂
Luisa | Coffee-Crafts-Chaos
Oohhh. A delicious sounding side! I am off to the store to buy the ingredients right now!
Sula
It will be delicious next to just about anything else you plan to make!
HealthyHeartyWholesome
This sounds super yummy!
Sula
It's a great side with almost any meal!