Creamy Potatoes and Cheese Recipe
This creamy potatoes and cheese casserole is a crowd favorite comfort food, combining tender potatoes with rich cheese sauce for a perfect side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds russet potatoes about 5 medium potatoes, diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 10.5 ounces cream of potato soup can use cream of chicken or mushroom alternatively
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup nonfat milk
- 0.5 cup green onions chopped, about 5
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp if possible
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel potatoes if desired. Dice potatoes into small bite-sized cubes. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with about an inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for about 6 minutes until potatoes are just tender but still firm.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, cream of potato soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in chopped green onions and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drain the cooked potatoes well and combine with the cheese and soup mixture. Spread evenly in prepared casserole dish and cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and potatoes are fully cooked.
- Serve hot. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Notes
This dish is a comforting side perfect for holidays or potlucks. You can substitute cream of chicken soup if preferred and add ham or bacon for a heartier option.