With the holiday’s right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about preparing that holiday meal. Whether you will be cooking for a family get-together on Christmas morning or for a big bash on New Year’s Eve, if you have been searching for a quick-and-easy side dish alternative, look no further.
For many people, mashed potatoes are all-time favorite side dishes. But peeling and prepping potatoes can be a labor intensive, time-consuming process. Imagine spending little time on a creamy potato side dish that will have your guests asking for second and third helpings!
The following cheesy potatoes recipes are not only simple to make, they are delicious to eat. Whether you are looking for a holiday side dish that will be a perfect addition to your favorite Christmas punch, an affordable meal for a potluck dinner or that perfect dish for family gatherings, nothing says comfort food like a huge helping of cheesy potatoes.
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
This delicious crockpot dish uses a few simple ingredients and takes just minutes to prepare. This recipe can be doubled very easily as well.
Ingredients:
- 16-ounce package frozen hash browns or shredded potatoes - do not thaw
- 8-ounce container sour cream
- 1 jar Cheese Whiz
- Seasoning
*Instead of using sour cream, add a bit of zing to the dish by substituting a container of French Onion dip or container of Ranch dip.
*Velveeta cheese can be used in place of Cheese Whiz.
Directions:
- Lightly grease inside of crockpot.
- Spoon cheese and sour cream mixture into bottom of pot.
- Add frozen potatoes on top of cheese mixture.
- Cover.
- Stir mixture only once to avoid mushy potatoes.
- Cook on high for approximately 75 minutes or until potatoes are completely cooked.
- Season to taste.
Mom’s Easy Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 32-ounce package frozen hash browns, thawed
- 10-ounce can condensed cream of chicken or celery soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces shredded cheese
- 2 cup crushed crackers
- 1/2 stick melted butter or margarine
- Seasoning
*Crushed corn flakes can be substituted for crackers.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix soup and sour cream.
- Add cheese and thawed potatoes.
- Stir until mixture is blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers or corn flakes with butter.
- Lightly spray 13 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Pour potato mixture into greased dish.
- Top with crushed crackers or flakes and butter mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes until completely heated.
- Season to taste.
The two cheesy potatoes recipes listed above are sure to be great big hits with friends and family alike.
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