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If you love creamy comfort food, my marry me potatoes are hard to beat. Russet potatoes bake until tender in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of balsamic for extra depth. It’s an easy dump-and-bake recipe that tastes like way more effort than it actually is!

A close-up of a baked casserole featuring cubed vegetables, greens, and a creamy, browned sauce reminiscent of marry me potatoes. A fork lifts a bite-sized portion above the dish.
I love how the creamy Tuscan-style sauce clings to every bite of these potatoes. The sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan make this one especially hard to stop eating!

A Note From Kristen

I always keep plenty of potatoes around because I use them constantly. They’re affordable, versatile, and pure comfort food. This marry me potatoes recipe has become a recent favorite in my kitchen. It’s super easy to throw together, and the creamy, garlicky sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender potatoes make it feel a little extra special without requiring much effort. I tested this recipe until it had just the right balance of creamy, savory, tangy, and rich flavors, and I couldn’t wait to share it. I hope you love it! ~Kristen

A bowl of creamy stew with chunks of marry me potatoes, leafy greens, and a metal spoon resting inside.

Ingredient Notes

A few quick notes on the ingredients that matter most. Find the full ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.

  • Russet Potatoes: The base of the dish, though Yukon gold potatoes make excellent substitutes if need be.
  • Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half: Adds richness to the sauce. Swap with full-fat coconut milk or a rich plant-based alternative (like cashew cream) if you want to go plant-based.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Adds cheesy and savory depth. If needed, use rennet-free, if vegetarian, or vegan Parmesan cheese.
Close-up of a baked casserole featuring marry me potatoes, fresh spinach, melted cheese, and a perfectly browned, crispy surface.

How to Make Marry Me Potatoes

01

COMBINE

Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the cubed potatoes and drizzle with melted butter, tossing well to coat. Sprinkle the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, crushed fennel seeds, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste evenly over the potatoes.

Diced potatoes in a white dish topped with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes—a delicious spin on marry me potatoes—served on a wooden surface.

02

ADD LIQUIDS

Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, then gently stir until everything is evenly combined.

Cubed potatoes in a baking dish with cream, broth, tomato paste, dried herbs, and seasoning—these marry me potatoes are ready to be mixed for cooking.

03

COVER AND BAKE

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

A rectangular baking dish covered with aluminum foil sits on a wooden surface, ready to reveal a batch of delicious marry me potatoes.

04

REMOVE AND ADD

Remove the dish from the oven and uncover. Stir in the Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and spinach until combined.

Close-up of a baked dish featuring marry me potatoes, leafy greens, and a creamy orange sauce, all nestled in a white baking dish.

05

BAKE AGAIN

Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the potatoes are fully tender. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. If desired, top with extra Parmesan before serving. Enjoy!

Close-up of a baked dish featuring cubed potatoes, wilted greens, and a creamy, orange-colored sauce—an irresistible take on marry me potatoes—in a white casserole dish.

Serve It Up

  • Serve as a main dish with a salad on the side.
  • Pair with sourdough or focaccia to soak up the sauce.
  • Spoon over rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.
  • Top with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, parsley, or chili oil (if you like a little kick!).
  • Serve as a side dish with your favorite vegetarian mains.
A bowl of baked vegetable stew with a spoon, next to a casserole dish containing the remaining stew and some hearty marry me potatoes, all set on a wooden table.

My Top Tips

  • Cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they bake at the same rate.
  • For a thicker sauce and potatoes that hold their shape better, rinse the cubed potatoes and pat them dry before baking.
  • Spread the potatoes into an even layer in the baking dish for more consistent cooking.
  • If using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drain and lightly pat them dry to keep the sauce from becoming too oily.
A bowl of creamy vegetable stew with diced marry me potatoes and greens, with a spoon lifting a portion from the bowl, on a wooden surface.

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A close-up of a baked casserole featuring cubed vegetables, greens, and a creamy, browned sauce reminiscent of marry me potatoes. A fork lifts a bite-sized portion above the dish.

Marry Me Potatoes (Dump and Bake)

Author: Kristen Wood
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour 15 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
These marry me potatoes are baked in a creamy Tuscan-style sauce with garlic, Parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. An easy dump-and-bake recipe that works as both a comforting vegetarian main dish and flavorful side.
Servings 6 servings
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, approx. 4 potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds lightly crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed, drained)
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese use rennet-free if vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch rectangular baking dish.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes directly to the baking dish and drizzle with the melted butter. Toss to coat.
  3. Scatter the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, crushed fennel seeds, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste over the potatoes.
    Diced potatoes in a white dish topped with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes—a delicious spin on marry me potatoes—served on a wooden surface.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, then stir everything gently to combine.
    Cubed potatoes in a baking dish with cream, broth, tomato paste, dried herbs, and seasoning—these marry me potatoes are ready to be mixed for cooking.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork-tender.
    A rectangular baking dish covered with aluminum foil sits on a wooden surface, ready to reveal a batch of delicious marry me potatoes.
  6. Remove from the oven, uncover, and then stir in the parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and spinach.
    Close-up of a baked dish featuring marry me potatoes, leafy greens, and a creamy orange sauce, all nestled in a white baking dish.
  7. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the potatoes are fully tender.
    Close-up of a baked dish featuring cubed potatoes, wilted greens, and a creamy, orange-colored sauce—an irresistible take on marry me potatoes—in a white casserole dish.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle and thicken slightly. Optionally sprinkle with grated or shredded parmesan before serving. Enjoy!
    A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy stew, featuring marry me potatoes alongside cubed root vegetables and leafy greens, with a metal spoon lifting a hearty portion.

Notes

Storage and Reheating 
Let the leftovers cool to room temperature, then keep them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. Stored properly, they’re good to eat for 3-4 days. I generally don’t recommend freezing this dish since it’s cream-based, so the sauce might change when thawed.
When ready to serve, reheat in the oven or in the microwave. If the sauce is too thick, add liquids such as broth, milk, or cream to thin it. 
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Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories321kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein9gFat17gSaturated Fat11gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol51mgSodium861mgPotassium1022mgFiber5gSugar6gVitamin A3943IUVitamin C35mgCalcium165mgIron3mg

Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.

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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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  1. question.. what type of sun dried tomatoes do you use? I’ve tried a few but they weren’t the greatest so I’m wondering what kind you like to use.?:)

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