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Cheesy Southern Red Potatoes

Cheesy Southern Red Potatoes

Cheesy Southern Red Potatoes are a delicious side dish for fish, seafood or chicken. This savory delight gets its burst of flavor from a traditional southern ingredient---pimento cheese.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 10 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • pinch salt and black pepper
  • 8 ounces pimento cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash and quarter your potatoes and place them in a 1.5 quart flat baking dish that has been greased with cooking spray.
  • Chop one small yellow onion and add to the dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Add the milk and continue stirring on low heat until thickened.
  • Add the pimento cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve with your favorite main dish. I served these potatoes with grilled garlic lemon snapper and a leafy salad.
    Cheesy Southern Red Potatoes

Notes

Add some seasoned bread crumbs or crushed potato chips to the top of the dish for added crunch and a crispy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 1402mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg