Description
Inspired by the famous New England Lighthouse Inn, this cozy potato casserole is creamy, buttery, and crowned with a golden, crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping. It’s comfort food at its finest, perfect for holidays or indulgent weeknights. #PotatoCasserole #LighthouseInnPotatoes #CreamyPotatoes #HolidaySideDish #ComfortFood
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes & Cream Mixture
- 2½ pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3–4 potatoes)
- 3 cups light cream, divided
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mix-Ins
- 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
- 11 tablespoons butter, divided
Topping
- 1 cup plain Panko crumbs
Instructions
Cook Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a medium casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine potatoes, 2 cups light cream, baking soda, 1½ teaspoons salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are just fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well.
Assemble Casserole
- Transfer the cooked potatoes to the buttered casserole dish and mash gently—leave a bit of texture.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and 3 tablespoons butter until well incorporated.
Make Topping
- In a small bowl, mix Panko crumbs with remaining 8 tablespoons melted butter and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- Sprinkle the Panko topping evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Bake & Serve
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy the rich, buttery crunch!
Notes
- Light cream can be substituted with half-and-half or a mix of whole milk and heavy cream.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or fresh thyme to the potato mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking—just add an extra 10 minutes to the bake time.
- Perfect side for roasted meats or as a standalone comfort dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg