#cheesypotatoes

Smashed Cheesy Potatoes are a comforting and tasty side dish that goes with any meal. There is gooey cheddar cheese on top of creamy mashed potatoes that are stuffed into crispy potato skins. The whole thing is baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 cup butter. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped chives for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350F 175C. Cut each potato in half and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving the skins intact. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy. Fill each potato skin with the mashed potato mixture. Top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped chives if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 65 minutes

Indulge in this creamy and cheesy potato gratin infused with aromatic garlic. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons butter, diced.

Instructions: Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C. Place the heavy cream and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Put half of the sliced potatoes in a baking dish that has been greased. Add pepper and salt. Mix the cream and garlic together and pour half of the mixture over the potatoes. Put half of the cheddar cheese shreds on top of the potatoes. Add more layers with the rest of the potatoes, the cream mixture, and the cheddar cheese. Grate Parmesan cheese and diced butter on top. Place the dish in the oven and cover it with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Take off the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and the top is golden brown. Before you serve it, let it cool down for a while. Have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

The spicy chorizo, crispy potatoes, and gooey melted cheese in this Cheesy Chorizo, Egg, and Potato Skillet make for a tasty and filling breakfast. A hearty breakfast is the best way to start the day.

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chorizo sausage. 2 cups diced potatoes. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced bell pepper. 4 large eggs. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish optional.

Instructions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saut for another 3-4 minutes, until they are softened. Push the potato mixture to one side of the skillet and add the chorizo sausage to the other side. Cook the chorizo until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks. Once the chorizo is cooked, combine it with the potato mixture in the skillet. Create 4 wells in the potato and chorizo mixture and crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. If you prefer your eggs more well-done, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet and cover it again for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Cheesy Chorizo, Egg, and Potato Skillet!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

These twice baked potatoes are a comforting and indulgent side dish, perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor!

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 cup butter. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled. 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Wash potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until tender. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice off the top third of each potato lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell. In a mixing bowl, mash the potato flesh with sour cream, milk, butter, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, half of the sliced green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells. Top with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 75 minutes

Enjoy the creamiest and cheesiest scalloped potatoes that were cooked just right on the grill. This side dish is delicious and will make any BBQ experience better.

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat the barbecue grill to medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix together the three types of cheese. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased foil pan. Pour half of the butter mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, butter mixture, and cheese. Drizzle the heavy cream over the top and season with salt and pepper. Cover the foil pan with aluminum foil and place it on the preheated grill. Grill for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, checking occasionally to prevent burning. Remove the foil and grill for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your irresistibly cheesy scalloped potatoes!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a comforting and indulgent side dish, perfect for gatherings or potlucks. Creamy and cheesy with a crispy cornflake topping, they're sure to be a hit with everyone!

Ingredients: 32 oz frozen hash browns. 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup. 2 cups sour cream. 1/2 cup melted butter. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup chopped onion. 2 cups crushed cornflakes. 1/4 cup melted butter for topping.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a large mixing bowl, combine hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, shredded cheese, and chopped onion. Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the potato mixture in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes