Cheesy Skillet Potatoes
This is a simple and satisfying side dish of tender potatoes simmered until soft, then enriched with milk, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese. A crispy topping of bacon and toasted breadcrumbs adds savory flavor and a pleasant crunch.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 446 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 900 gpotato, peeled and sliced 5mm thick
- 75 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 pcsbacon, chopped
- 25 gbreadcrumb
- 240 mlwater
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 3 tbspunsalted butter
- 60 gcheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
Equipment
slotted spoon · cutting board · knife · large skillet with lid
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the chopped bacon in a large, cold skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Starting bacon in a cold pan helps render the fat more slowly and evenly, resulting in crispier bacon.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crispy bacon to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the breadcrumbs to the hot bacon fat and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside with the bacon.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Watch the breadcrumbs closely as they can burn quickly.
- 4
Add the sliced potatoes, chopped onion, salt, and water to the same skillet.
About 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Most of the water should be absorbed or evaporated by the time the potatoes are cooked.
- 6
Uncover the skillet and stir in the milk, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese.
About 1 min
- 7
Continue cooking over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy and heated through.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Avoid boiling the sauce after adding the cheese to prevent it from separating.
- 8
Season with black pepper to taste and remove from heat.
- 9
Serve the cheesy potatoes immediately, topped with the reserved toasted breadcrumbs and crispy bacon.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 446.2kcal
- Protein
- 15.9g
- Carbs
- 46.4g
- Fat
- 21.9g
- Fibre
- 5.6g
- Sugar
- 4.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave, noting the topping will lose its crispness.
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