Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for cheesy potatoes:
### Cheesy Potatoes
#### Ingredients:
– 2 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. **Prepare Potatoes:** Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Parboil them in a large pot of salted water for about 8-10 minutes, until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
3. **Mix Ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. **Combine with Potatoes:** Add the parboiled potatoes to the cheese mixture. Stir until the potatoes are well coated.
5. **Transfer to Baking Dish:** Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6. **Add Topping:** If using, sprinkle the crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the potatoes.
7. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are bubbly and tender.
8. **Serve:** Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheesy potatoes!
Feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste by adding bacon bits, green onions, or other favorite toppings.