Coppers Hawk Betty’s Potatoes Recipe

Coppers Hawk Betty’s Potatoes are rich, creamy layered potatoes baked until bubbling and golden on top. Each spoonful is soft, buttery, and full of savoury flavour with a beautifully crisp finish. This is an easy side dish that feels special enough for gatherings yet simple enough for a family dinner. Total time is around 1 hour 20 minutes, including preparation and baking.

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

• 1kg potatoes, peeled
• 40g butter
• 150g cheddar cheese, grated
• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Cream Sauce

• 300ml double cream
• 200ml whole milk
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

How to Make Coppers Hawk Betty’s Potatoes Recipe

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C or 170°C fan. Grease a medium ovenproof dish with butter.
• Slice the potatoes: Cut the peeled potatoes into thin even slices, about 3mm thick, so they cook evenly.
• Make the sauce: Add cream, milk, garlic, salt and pepper to a saucepan. Warm gently for 3 minutes without boiling.
• Layer the dish: Arrange a layer of potatoes in the dish, sprinkle with cheddar, then repeat until all potatoes are used.
• Add the liquid: Pour the warm cream mixture evenly over the potatoes. Dot the top with butter.
• Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften.
• Finish baking: Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
• Rest and serve: Leave the dish to stand for 10 minutes, then scatter with parsley and serve.

Tips

How do I stop the potatoes turning firm?

Slice them thinly and evenly so they soften properly during baking.

Can I make it extra creamy?

Use all cream instead of part milk for a richer finish.

Why is the top not golden?

Bake uncovered for the final stage and place the dish on the upper middle shelf.

Can I prepare it ahead?

Yes, assemble the dish earlier in the day and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with roast chicken or turkey
• Pair with grilled steak
• Add alongside baked ham
• Enjoy with a crisp green salad

Storage

Room Temperature

Leave out for no longer than 2 hours after cooking.

Refrigerator

Store covered for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot throughout.

Freezing

Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 365 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 29g
• Protein: 11g
• Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Sodium: 510mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs

Coppers Hawk Betty’s Potatoes Recipe

Recipe by Milli RoseCourse: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

people

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Total time

80

minutes

Calories

365

kcal

1

hour 

20

minutes

Creamy layered potatoes baked with cheese, butter and seasoning until tender and golden. A comforting side dish perfect for roast dinners and celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1kg Maris Piper or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled

• 300ml double cream

• 200ml whole milk

• 150g cheddar cheese, grated

• 50g Parmesan, grated

• 40g butter

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

• Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Butter a medium baking dish.
• Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly.
• Warm cream, milk, garlic, salt and pepper in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
• Layer potatoes in the dish, adding cheddar between layers.
• Pour over the warm cream mixture and dot with butter.
• Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove foil, top with Parmesan and bake 20 minutes more until golden.
• Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Scatter with parsley.

Notes

• Use starchy potatoes for the best creamy texture.
• Slice evenly so they cook at the same rate.
• Allow to rest before serving for neat portions.