**A Culinary Journey to Old-Fashioned Cheese Potatoes: A Symphony of Flavor and Comfort**
In the realm of classic comfort food, few dishes evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth quite like old-fashioned cheese potatoes. This timeless recipe, passed down through generations, offers a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that has stood the test of time. Whether served as a hearty main course or a delectable side dish, cheese potatoes never fail to satisfy. This article presents a collection of cheese potato recipes, each with its own unique twist on this beloved dish. From the classic recipe using simple, wholesome ingredients to variations that incorporate different cheeses, seasonings, and cooking methods, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where nostalgia meets innovation, and experience the sheer delight of old-fashioned cheese potatoes in all their cheesy, comforting glory.
EASY CHEESY POTATOES
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
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
OLD FASHION SCALLOPED POTATOES
Old Fashion Scalloped Potatoes (AKA Au Gratin Potatoes) just like grandma made are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions for this classic homemade dish.
Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350, not convection.
- Slice 5-6 medium russet potatoes about 1/8 inch to make about 4 cups. If you have crazy ninja knife skills, you can do this by hand, but a mandolin is a good thing here. The setting on mine for this is "thin."
- Rinse the potato slices in a bowl of cold water. Let soak until ready to use then dry a bit with a paper towel.
- Start the sauce with 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a large pan. When melted, add 3 tablespoons flour and whisk for a few minutes. Add 1 ½ cup milk. Frequently whisk for a couple of minutes and add 1 teaspoon salt and ⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional.) Bring to a light boil and whisk contentiously, and this will start to thicken in a few more minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup of cheese. I used sharp cheddar. Whisk until smooth and remove from heat.
- Layer half of the potatoes into a casserole dish (6 by 9 inches) that has been sprayed with PAM. Put them in individually, so they are not stuck together. Do not just dump them in.
- Pour half the cheese sauce over the first half of the potatoes.
- Add the second half of the potatoes, then rest of the cheese sauce. Now top with ½ cup of shredded cheese. Give a light sprinkle of paprika (an old fashion touch.)
- Bake until potatoes are "fork-tender." This will be about an hour or a little more. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 487 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GWEN'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO-BEEF CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Potatoes cook quickly. Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them. Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes, releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking. Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by 2-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan. Combine the beef and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cheese and browned beef and onions.
- Pour the ground beef mixture over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes longer.
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
Simple, yummy scalloped potatoes!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in the casserole dish; season with salt.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly, until a thick white sauce forms, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remove from heat. Pour sauce over the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and tops are lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook onion in butter until soft, add flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking. Whisk in milk and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of cheese, stirring until melted; season with salt and pepper. Layer half of potatoes in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with half of sauce. Layer remaining potato slices on top of sauce and season. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
CHEESY POTATO BAKE
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
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.
OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES
This recipe makes a small quantity but still has old-fashioned goodness. These tender potatoes taste great with any main dish, but I especially like them with meat loaf.-Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 teaspoons of butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Place half of the potatoes in a greased 2-cup baking dish; top with the onion and half of the sauce. Layer with remaining potatoes and sauce. Dot with remaining butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts :
OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES
An easy recipe for Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes, made with softened onions, an easy roux, and thinly sliced potatoes.
Categories Potato Side Casserole/Gratin Cheddar Winter Gourmet Thanksgiving Vegetarian
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a skillet, cook the onion and 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is very soft. In a heavy saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of the remaining butter over moderately low heat, whisk in the flour, and cook the roux, whisking, for 3 minutes. Add the milk, scalded, in a stream, whisking, and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer the sauce, whisking, for 1 minute and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Peel the potatoes and slice them ⅛-inch thick. Spread about one third of the sauce in the bottom of a well-buttered 3-quart gratin dish at least 2 ½-inches deep, cover it with a layer of potato slices, overlapping the slices slightly, and cover the potatoes with one third of the onions. Sprinkle the onions with one third of the Cheddar and continue to layer the remaining sauce, potatoes, onions, and Cheddar in the same manner. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and dot it with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits.
- Bake the mixture, covered with foil, in the middle of preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the potato mixture for 35 minutes more, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
Tips:
- Select the right potatoes: Use a firm, waxy potato like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss. They hold their shape well and won't become mushy when cooked.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: This will ensure they cook evenly. If the pieces are too large, they'll take longer to cook and may not get tender in the center.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will give you clean, even cuts and prevent the potatoes from tearing.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the potatoes, don't overcrowd the pan or they won't brown properly. Work in batches if necessary.
- Season the potatoes well: Season the potatoes with salt and pepper before frying. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the potatoes until they're golden brown: The potatoes should be cooked until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the potatoes hot: Cheese potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the pan. You can garnish them with chopped parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Cheese potatoes are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Serve them as a side dish or main course, and enjoy!
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