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Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

Tender potatoes covered in a creamy cheese sauce and baked under golden brown. A great side dish for ham, chicken or pork.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 medium gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 14 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups potato chips, kettle-cooked, crushed

Instructions

  • Begin by parboiling your potatoes. Put them in a large pot of boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes. The potatoes will be partially cooked. Drain them thoroughly and place them in a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Add the salt and pepper to the potatoes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the flour and stir to dissolve, making a rue. Cook the rue for two minutes.
  • Add the milks and cheeses to the skillet and stir gently to melt the cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese sauce is smooth and cheese is melted.
  • Pour the cheese over the parboiled potatoes. Stir to combine. Add crushed chips, crackers crumbs or seasoned panko bread crumbs to the top of the potatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. This recipes makes 12 servings.

Equipment

  • 1 13x9 inch baking dish

Notes

Can I substitute frozen potatoes in this recipe?
Yes! You can use a 32-ounce bag of frozen diced hash browns in place of the fresh potatoes. Bake the cheesy potato casserole for 1 hour if using frozen potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 469IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 1mg