Lighthouse Inn Potatoes

Lighthouse Inn Potatoes is a copycat recipe that is iconic side dish in a popular seaside town. If you have ever gone to the Iconic Hotel in London Connecticut then chances are you have had this dish.

These potato dish is creamy, delicious and easy to make. It is cooked golden brown in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a crunchy topping. We love the way it taste and has become a new side dish to serve this holiday. If you are looking for a simple ingredient creamy sauce potato dish, make this recipe. You will be amazed how it taste and how simple it is to make. You may even like Funeral Potatoes Recipe.

What are Lighthouse Inn Potatoes?

Lighthouse Inn Potatoes are a famous side dish from Southeastern Connecticut in New London. The potatoes are boiled and then cooked in a cream sauce.

Topped with a parmesan-panko topping for the ultimate side dish.

Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning. You can easily add in fresh herbs such as garlic cloves, chopped onion, or Italian seasoning.
• Bread Crumbs – There are many different flavors of breadcrumbs, feel to use a different one.

How to Make Lighthouse Inn Potatoes

• Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 

Step 2 – Melt Butter – Melt 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter. Then mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.  Set aside. 

Step 3 – Heat Heavy Cream – In a large saucepan, heat 2 ½ cups of the heavy cream over medium high.  Stir in the pounds russet potatoes peeled, baking soda, salt and pepper. 

Step 4 – Low Boil – Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium high heat. Stirring occasionally so the potatoes don’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook on the lowest setting for 20-25 minutes. Cook until the potatoes are slightly tender. 

Step 5 – Stir in Cream – Remove the pan from the heat. Then stir in the remaining cream and remaining butter. That has been cut into small pieces.  Stir until the butter is fully melted. 

Step 6 – Pour into Baking Dish – Pour the potato mixture into the baking pan. Then top with the bread crumb mixture.  

Step 7 – Bake – Bake for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the top is slightly browned. Bake in the middle position in the oven rack.

• Step 8 – Broil – Remove the pan up to the top rack in the oven. Then broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the panko mixture. 
• Step 9 – Serve – Remove from the oven.  Let the potatoes sit for 10 minutes and then the potatoes are ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Baking Soda – Adding the baking soda 2 teaspoons is a must in this recipe. It keeps the creamy sauce from breaking down.
• Cutting Potatoes – We recommend cutting the potatoes in 1-inch chunks so they cook evenly.
• Combining Ingredients – After removing the potato mixture from the heat, stir in the cups light cream. Make sure completely mixed together before pouring in the baking dish.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes, these are the perfect side dish to prepare ahead of time. In fact, this rich cream sauce potato dish, is even better when prepared and baked the next day.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.