How to Bake Cheesy Potato Casserole
Cheesy potato casserole is a classic comfort food that works well as a side dish or even a whole meal. This dish is always a hit, whether served at parties, potluck events or just at the family dinner table. What's even better is that this hearty casserole dish is not only simple to make, but the preparation time is under an hour. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Potato peeler
- Stainless steel pot
- Potatoes
- Colander
- Potato masher
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- French onion dip
- 4 percent cottage cheese
- Corn flake crumbs
- Chopped onion
- Salt & pepper
- Shortening
- Kitchen knife
- Wood spoon
- Pastry brush
- Baking dish
Instructions
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Wash, peel and cut six medium-sized potatoes into small chunks. Place these potato chunks into a large stainless steel pot and cover with water.
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Place the pot over high heat and bring water to a boil. Once it's at a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot. Allow the potatoes to cook for 20 minutes.
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Drain potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
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Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, making sure not to leave any lumps in the potatoes. The mashed potatoes should be fluffy and smooth.
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Add 8 oz. of French onion dip, 8 oz. of 4 percent cottage cheese, 3 cups of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of chopped onion to the mashed potatoes. Stir everything together with a wood spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste to the potatoes.
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Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with shortening. Use a pastry brush to apply an even layer of shortening.
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Pour the mashed potatoes into the greased baking dish.
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Mix 2 cups of corn flake crumbs with 1/4 cup of melted butter in a small bowl. Spread this mixture over the top of the potatoes.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
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Preheat the oven to 250 F. Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The casserole should be heated through and the cheese on top should be completely melted into the corn flakes, which should be browned and crispy.
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Tips & Warnings
Check that the boiled potatoes are tender by poking them with a fork. If the fork easily slides into the potatoes, they're ready. Cook the potatoes longer in the pot if they are still too firm.
Use an oven mitt when removing the baking dish from the oven to avoid burning your hands.
References
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