Gourmet Cheese Potatoes Recipes

GOURMET CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• wash and peel potatoes.
• cut in half and cook until almost soft.
• shred potatoes coarsely.
• in saucepan over low heat, combine cheese and 1/4 cup butter.
• stir until almost melted.
• remove from heat and blend in sour cream, or milk, onion and seasonings.
• fold into potatoes and turn into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
• dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
• bake for 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly in a 350 degree oven.

OLD-FASHIONED CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Place potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

VERMONT CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in well-salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well in a colander and place in the bowl of a stand mixer with a wire whisk attachment. Beat at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow steam to escape.
• Turn off mixer and add cheese, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Beat again for a minute or so.
• Add butter and cream, mixing slowly, then increase speed to medium and drizzle in beaten eggs. Stop and scrape down bowl with rubber spatula to make sure ingredients are incorporated evenly. Beat at medium-high speed until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve immediately in a heated bowl. Alternatively, transfer potatoes to a 2-quart baking dish, cover with foil and let stand at room temperature. Reheat for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees, until piping hot. (If you want the top browned, remove foil halfway through baking. Otherwise give the potatoes a stir before serving.)

GOURMET CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pan over high heat, bring the potatoes and water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Drain and cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
• When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and slice into bite-sized chunks or dice.
• In a small pan, melt the butter and add the onions. Saute until onions are limp but not browned.
• In a bowl combine the cheese, sour cream, butter and onions, and salt and pepper.
• Stir well and add the potatoes.
• Pour into a lightly greased ( I use Pam) 2 quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with paprika and bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.