Best 20 Cheese Potatoes Recipes

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Cheese potatoes, a comforting and versatile dish, is a delectable treat that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its crispy edges and gooey, cheesy center, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy everyone. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, there are endless variations to explore. So grab your favorite cheese and potatoes and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best cheese potato recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERBED GREEK ROASTED POTATOES WITH FETA CHEESE



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These potatoes have a nice Mediterranean flair to them, with the lemon, garlic, and herbs. These are so delicious out of the oven topped with plenty of feta cheese.

Provided by Cat Lady Cyndi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Roasted Vegetable Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds potatoes, cut into wedges
6 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup olive oil
1 cup water
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a large baking dish.
  • Stir the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the potatoes are evenly coated; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Season the potatoes with the oregano and mint. If the dish appears dry, pour another 1/2 cup water into the dish. Return to the oven and bake about 40 minutes more. Top with the crumbled feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 305 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BACON 'N' CHEESE STUFFED POTATOES



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Here's my creamy and rich version of twice-baked potatoes. Always a treat, these stuffed potatoes go very well with the Chicken Cordon Bleu for my holiday dinner. -Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 to 4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly. Reduce heat to 350°. , Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the sour cream, cheese, bacon and onions. Spoon or pipe into potato shells. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese image

This mashed potatoes with cream cheese recipe has traveled from coast to coast via family members who try it and fall in love. It's simple and delicious and is great for dinner or something more special like Thanksgiving.

Provided by Cake Lady

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon salted butter
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEESE



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"AS A CHILD, I thought the crisp cheese-and-crumb topping on these potatoes made them a special treat. I remember how my aunt always saw to it everyone got some of that topping with their individual serving."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, arrange half the potatoes, onion and green pepper in layers; cover with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Melt remaining butter; combine with bread crumbs and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GOAT CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch chunks
5 large garlic cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 to 8 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese, at room temperature, such as Montrachet
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the potatoes, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic and process them together through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade set on top of a bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, stir in the goat cheese, butter, sour cream, half-and-half, 4 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-by-12-by-2-inch oval baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve hot.

CHEESE-STUFFED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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This is the first recipe I made when I initially became interested in cooking. No one can resist the creamy filling inside the crispy potato skins.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 large baking potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced chives, divided

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; rub with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add the cheddar cheese, whipping cream, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, mash the pulp with cheese mixture. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives. Spoon into potato shells. Place on baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining chives.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HAM & CHEESE STUFFED POTATOES



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These hearty potatoes are fully loaded. They can be changed up a zillion different ways, but this is my favorite, featuring three kinds of cheese plus cream cheese and cottage cheese. -Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup cubed deli ham
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons cream-style cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell., In a large skillet, saute the ham, onion, celery and red pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Set aside. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with cream cheese, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in the ham mixture, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEESE-STUFFED BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Set the potatoes directly on the rack in the center of the oven and bake until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and turn the heat down to 400 degrees F. Cut a slit in the top of the potatoes and carefully scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving the shells intact. Mash the potato lightly with a fork. Add the butter, sour cream, and 1/3 cup of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Refill the shells with the potato mixture mounding it slightly.
  • Set the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES



Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes image

I developed this recipe completely by accident. I was making my usual stuffed potatoes and was in a hurry. So instead of mashing the potatoes, I just tossed everything together. My family and friends actually liked them better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 425° for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; reduce temperature to 350°. Cut each potato in half horizontally; leaving a thin shell, carefully scoop pulp into a bowl. Set potato skins aside. , To the pulp, add sour cream, Parmesan cheese, bacon, onion and horseradish. Mix with a fork until combined but not mashed. Add salt and pepper. Fill potato skins. Top each potato with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle with cheese. Place in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 350° until heated through, about 20 minutes.

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SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM WITH CHEESE



Scalloped Potatoes and Ham With Cheese image

Make and share this Scalloped Potatoes and Ham With Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BarbaraK

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

about 6 potato
ham, sliced
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/4-1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups milk
2 -3 cups cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, I usually use about 6 for a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Slice the ham.
  • Make Basic White Sauce:Melt butter or margarine.Add flour and mix.Add chopped onions.Add milk and stir until mixture thickens.
  • Add cheese to white sauce and stir until melted.
  • In the meantime, slice potatoes.
  • Place one layer of potatoes in a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Top with ham slices.
  • Add another layer of potatoes, another layer of ham slices and so on.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over all.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.
  • Remove the cover and bake another 1/2 hour until cheese bubbles and top browns.

BIG MARTHA'S MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



Big Martha's Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese image

This delicious recipe for mashed potatoes enriched with cream cheese came from Martha's mother, Mrs. Kostyra.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 pounds white or Yukon Gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, and let stand until just cool enough to handle. Rub off skins, and discard. Cut potatoes into large pieces.
  • Combine potatoes, cream cheese, butter, milk, and 1/4 cup cream in a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined. Season with salt and pepper, and beat to desired consistency.
  • Return mashed potatoes to pot, and place over medium heat. Add remaining cream, and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a covered bowl over simmering water for up to 2 hours.

CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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A wonderful combination of potatoes, cream cheese, and sour cream that makes a delicious, tangy side dish to any meal.

Provided by Trish McQuhae

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 large potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup minced green onions
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions, salt, and pepper. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND ROSEMARY



Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Rosemary image

Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Blue Cheese     Rosemary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 10-ounce russet potatoes, rinsed, dried
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup (packed) plus 6 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with fork. Place on oven rack; bake until cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet; cool 5 minutes. Cut off top third of each potato. Scoop flesh from bottoms into bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Scoop flesh from tops; add to bowl. Discard tops.
  • Add 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup blue cheese, butter, garlic and rosemary to potato flesh; mash. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to pastry bag fitted with large star tip; pipe mixture into potato shells, dividing equally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes on baking sheet until heated through and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon sour cream atop each potato. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon blue cheese over each and serve.

CREAM CHEESE POTATOES



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Flavored with garlic salt and chives, these potatoes are rich, creamy and oh, so yummy. A sprinkling of paprika gives this dish a festive look. We prefer these to plain mash potatoes.-Cyneli Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons minced chives
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash potatoes. Beat in the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic salt and chives until well blended. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Drizzle potatoes with butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until edges are bubbly and potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and keep it warm in a slow cooker so I can focus on last-minute details. -Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pounds russet potatoes
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional melted butter, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain., With a mixer, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. If desired, top with additional melted butter. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESE AND ONION 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 practically melt in your mouth. -Lois McCutchan, Monticello, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
Pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook until potatoes are browned, about 6 minutes. , Top with cheese. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SMASHED POTATOES AND CREAM CHEESE



Smashed Potatoes and Cream Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
8 ounces plain cream cheese or veggie cream cheese, cut into pieces
10 chives or 2 scallions, chopped or snipped with kitchen scissors
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. While the water boils and when the potatoes are cooking, you can be working on the meatloaf recipe.
  • When the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit. Mash potatoes with half-and-half or milk using a potato masher. Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes. Then add chives and scallions and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

MASHED POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE



Mashed Potatoes with Blue Cheese image

Creamy mashed potatoes with the velvety flavor of blue cheese!

Provided by soCalJRC74

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
½ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add about 1 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat cream and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in blue cheese until smooth. Add sauce to potatoes and mash together until smooth. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 916.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEESE POTATOES



Cheese Potatoes image

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.

SWISS CHEESE AND BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES



Swiss Cheese and Bacon Scalloped Potatoes image

Comfort food at its best!

Provided by Sandra Rogers

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
6 slices diced cooked bacon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups half-and-half, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-cup casserole dish.
  • Combine onion, Swiss cheese, bacon, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering twice, ending with cheese mixture. Pour heated half-and-half over top layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 94.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Prepare Potatoes Properly: Cut potatoes into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • Soak Potatoes: To prevent browning, soak cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Choose the Right Cheese: Use a good melting cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Layer Properly: Arrange potatoes and cheese in layers for a visually appealing dish.
  • Seasoning: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs or spices to taste.
  • Bake at High Temperature: Start baking at a high temperature to crisp the potato tops, then reduce heat to melt the cheese.
  • Cover When Baking: Covering the dish during baking helps the potatoes cook evenly.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme for added flavor.
  • Serve Immediately: Cheese potatoes are best served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Cheese potatoes are a versatile and comforting dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With endless variations and simple ingredients, this classic recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you prefer a cheesy and gooey casserole or crispy potato wedges, there's a cheese potato recipe to suit every taste. Experiment with different cheeses, seasonings, and toppings to create your own unique version of this beloved dish.

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