Best 7 Fat Rascal Cheesy Potatoes Recipes

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If you are a lover of potatoes and cheese, then you will definitely enjoy fat rascal cheesy potatoes. This dish is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are having a family dinner, a potluck, or a holiday party, fat rascal cheesy potatoes are sure to be a hit. The combination of creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and crispy bacon is simply irresistible.

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

FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)



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Tasty way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Great instead of french fries with sandwiches, especially a big juicy hamburger!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Potato

Time 14m

Yield 24 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheese (we like colby or american)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
garlic salt or onion salt
pepper
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 2 inches deep to 375 degrees.
  • Drop potato batter by tablespoons into the oil, about 4-5 at a time, do not crowd.
  • Fry 3-4 minutes until golden in color.
  • Serve immediately.

FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)



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This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious variation. Now my family deliberately leaves some mashed potatoes in the bowl during dinner just so that I can make this treat the next day!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield about 24 puffs.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded American or cheddar cheese
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine the cheese, mashed potatoes, eggs and milk, add to dry ingredients., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. ,

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GRANDMA'S CHEESY POTATOES



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My grandmother makes this every year with a brisket for Christmas dinner. This is hands down my favorite potato recipe ever. I leave the skins on the potatoes, but this is optional. Garnish with chopped green onions or Italian parsley, and top with more cheese for a restaurant 'look.' I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

Provided by tiffany kramer

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 pound medium yellow-flesh potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place yellow and red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; mix well. Slowly add potatoes and toss; use a wooden spoon or flat spatula to avoid mashing the potatoes.
  • Pour potatoes into the prepared pan. Dot butter over the top and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Preheat the oven's broiler. Return to the oven and broil until top is browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 176.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CRISPY CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES



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I had a few ingredients and wanted to do something different with some baby red potatoes that I had. I love bacon, blue cheese, and green onions, so I threw them all together and this is what I came up with. The combination of the three together is absolutely fantastic!

Provided by Jessica E Wilson

Categories     Roasted Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds baby red potatoes
salt to taste
10 slices bacon
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • 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 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
  • Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Top with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SKINNY CHEESY POTATOES



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70% less fat • 72% less sat fat • 41% fewer calories than the original recipe. Ladle up a creamy, healthified spoonful of savory spuds and melted cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup with 45% less sodium
1 container (16 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cups shredded 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups fat-free herb-seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, melted vegetable oil spread, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in potatoes, onion and cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and paprika.
  • Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GRAM'S CHEESY POTATOES



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For my family, comfort food often comes in the form of a potato with gooey, cheesy goodness. No gathering or special occasion is the same without it. It's tradition in our family that once a recipe is bestowed upon you - you add one ingredient to make it yours. My grandmother added the paprika and passed this recipe on to my mom. My mom added the bacon and when mom passed it on to me, I added the green chilies. This one is a must-make for your next gathering. What will you add to make it yours? -Erin Puariea, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 to 4 pounds baking potatoes
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons green onions or chives
1 small can chopped green chilies
8 to 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Scrub unpeeled potatoes and bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until slightly firm. Cool overnight or few hours in fridge. Peel and grate potatoes., In a large pan, heat butter and 2 cups cheese over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is barely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, green onions, chilies, bacon, salt and pepper., Fold mixture into potatoes. Pour into lightly greased 2 1/2-qt. casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.

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SARA'S LOW FAT CREAMY CHEESY POTATOES



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I'm doing Weight Watchers and I'm really missing rich cheesy foods like scalloped potatoes so I developed this dish using fat free and low fat dairy products and it's so good! Hope you like it too!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons fat-free margarine (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter FAT FREE)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil cubed potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • Melt fat-free margarine in a saucepan; saute onion until tender.
  • In a measuring cup, combine milk and flour; add to onions.
  • Cook and stir a minute or two until thickened.
  • Turn off heat and stir in yogurt, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, spicy mustard, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, salt, pepper and green onion.
  • It's okay that the cheese doesn't melt at this step.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine hot cooked potatoes and onion/cheese sauce.
  • Pour into casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 15 minutes until bubbling.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes to thicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 833.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 11.1

Tips:

  • For the best results, use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes. These varieties hold their shape well and become fluffy when cooked.
  • Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • 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. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. This will prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Add the cheese and other toppings to the potatoes while they are still hot. This will help the cheese to melt and the flavors to blend together.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Fat Rascal Cheesy Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy, fluffy, and flavorful, and they are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give Fat Rascal Cheesy Potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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