Cheesy potatoes: Discover the ultimate comfort food!
Cheesy potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy cheese with tender potatoes for a deliciously satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the melted butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg