French Onion Potatoes

Potatoes, onions, cream, and French onion soup mix are layered in this incredibly rich and comforting side dish that's especially welcome at barbeques.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 452 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups heavy cream
• cooking spray
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
• 1 ⅓ cups diced cooked bacon (Optional)
• 3 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place a layer of sliced onions on the bottom of the baking dish. Add a sprinkle of French onion soup mix and a layer of bacon pieces, followed by layers of potato slices, shredded cheese, and cream. Continue adding layers of the remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of shredded cheese on the top.

Step 3

Spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover the baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes and onions are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until nicely browned and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.