Best 9 Hearty Cheese Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our hearty cheese potatoes recipes, a delectable symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic cheesy potatoes with a crispy golden crust to the indulgent cheesy potatoes casserole with a creamy, cheesy center, our collection caters to every palate and occasion.

Our recipes offer a diverse range of cheesy potato dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for a special gathering, we have you covered. From the simple yet satisfying cheesy potatoes skillet to the elegant cheesy potatoes gratin, each recipe is crafted with care and attention to detail.

With a focus on fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, our recipes guarantee a successful culinary experience. So gather your loved ones, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a cheesy potato adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HEARTY SWISS POTATO CASSEROLE



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A stick-to-your-ribs, baked, cheesy potato dish, reminiscent of potatoes au gratin.

Provided by Tara

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
¼ cup whole wheat flour
1 ⅔ cups water, divided
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¾ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¾ cup shredded Swiss Gruyere cheese
3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Let simmer for 1 minute. Add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until completely incorporated, 5 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup water slowly and whisking constantly to avoid clumping. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk remaining 2/3 cup water together with cornstarch in a small bowl. Add slurry to the gravy; whisk to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir the gravy briefly; season with salt and pepper. Add thyme and rosemary. Stir in Swiss cheese and Gruyere cheese. Add potatoes, scallions, and garlic; stir well until potato slices are separated and coated with gravy. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 241.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY CHEESY POTATOES



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These potatoes are loaded with creamy goodness like sour cream and cheddar cheese and make a perfect side dish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds diced potatoes (or 30 ounces country style hash browns)
¼ cup butter (melted)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cream of chicken soup (or cream of cheddar)
¼ cup green onion (chopped)
2 cup cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • If using fresh potatoes, place in a saucepan with cold water. Simmer 12-14 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  • Melt butter, add sour cream, soup, onion and 1 ½ cups cheese.
  • Toss in the potatoes (or frozen hash brown potatoes) and combine. Spread into a prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake for 28-30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESE POTATOES



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Don't let the basic ingredients fool you-this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy flavor and melt in your mouth. They're simple to prepare and impressive to serve. - Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook potatoes in butter until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour milk over all; cover and cook until milk is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese; stir until melted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HEARTY FRIED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Oil, for frying
4 baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
3 mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced mild banana peppers
1 cup grated cheese blend (Monterey jack and cheddar, combined)
Sour cream, for serving
Salsa, for serving
Biscuits, accompaniment, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add potatoes and onions and cook until browned. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and peppers, stir to combine, and saute until mushrooms have softened. Transfer mixture to a sizzle or heat-proof platter and cover with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and biscuits, if desired.

HEARTY POTATO, HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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We all hated potato soup, until I came up with this combination. It is a hearty meal on a cold winters day. Extra ham and bacon, make it even more filling. It is a large batch, but freezes well. I sometimes bake the potatoes the night before, to save time.

Provided by Always in the kitch

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 large baked potatoes
12 ounces mild shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
10 tablespoons margarine or 10 tablespoons butter, divided
6 ounces flour
8 cups milk
2 cups cubed cooked ham
4 chicken bouillon cubes
black pepper
crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes until done.
  • Cool.
  • Peel.
  • Cut four potatoes into small cubes.
  • Mash the remaining four with a fork.
  • Set aside.
  • Using a large soup pot, saute onion and celery in the 4 tablespoons of margarine or butter.
  • Cook until celery is tender.
  • Remove vegetables from pan.
  • Place remaining 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine in pan.
  • Add flour.
  • Mix over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to blend with flour mixture.
  • Add bouillon cubes and black pepper to taste.
  • Readd celery and onions to pot.
  • Add mashed potatoes.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Add ham, and cubed potatoes.
  • Cook over medium low heat 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cheese and bacon, if using, and cook until cheese is melted through.
  • Add more milk if soup is too thick.

HEARTY CHEESE AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Thick and creamy, this soup is chock-full of rich, cheese flavor. I came home with this recipe after an exchange at my church several years ago and I have shared it with many. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. -Suzanna Snader, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHEESY POTATOES



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Easy microwave recipe for yummy potatoes that go great with everything!!!

Provided by MEAMIGOS

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, onion, cheese, salt and pepper into a microwave safe casserole dish. Once finished layering, place 1 teaspoon of margarine on the top of the uppermost layer. Cover and cook in the microwave oven on HIGH for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the microwave and stir before cooking for another 10 minutes or until done. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

HEARTY POTATO SOUP



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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed down the recipe. -Gladys DeBoer, Castleford, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. , In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking liquid until soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESY POTATO BAKE



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These baked cheesy potatoes satisfy even hearty appetites. It's easy to fix since there's no need to peel the potatoes. The mild, comforting flavor goes nicely with any meat-I especially like it with meat loaf. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large unpeeled baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the potatoes and place in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small skillet, melt butter; stir in the onion, salt, thyme and pepper until onion is coated with butter. , Spoon over potatoes. Cover and bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy and fluffy texture.
  • Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the potatoes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper before cooking for extra flavor.
  • Use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese for a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Add some chopped bacon or cooked sausage to the potatoes for a hearty and savory dish.
  • Top the potatoes with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This hearty cheese potatoes recipe is an easy-to-make and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy and fluffy potatoes, combined with the rich and flavorful cheese sauce, make this dish a hit with everyone. Whether you are serving it as a side dish for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to please.

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