Quick Cheese Potatoes
"Quick and tasty, I've passed this one on many times. Great to take to a potluck! Cook time does not include standing time."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
12-15
ingredients
- 1 pint half-and-half
- 1⁄2 cup margarine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 1 package shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, diced
- 1 (2 lb) bag frozen southern style hash brown potatoes
- bacon bits (optional as a topping)
directions
- Place the frozen hash browns in a greased 13x9 pan.
- In saucepan place all other ingredients and heat until the cheeses all melt.
- Pour cheese sauce over the frozen potatoes.
- Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until bubbly.
- Enjoy this, especially with ham.
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Reviews
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These were delicious and EASY. I forgot the onion and they still turned out great. Excellent make ahead recipe. -
I've used a similar recipe for some time now. Most cheesy potato recipes call for condensed soup which I dislike. They add a salty unnatural taste. This recipe is great for holidays or gettogethers. -
Excellent potatoes! It used easy to obtain ingredients and was quick and simple to put together. The recipe said 1 package of cheddar cheese. I used about two cups. I did not use the bacon. Delicious recipe Laurie, thanks for sharing it! -
This was such a great and CREAMY potato casserole. Never thought of using Velveeta cheese in a casserole like this, but I dont know if I will ever go back! I used regular hash browns and mixed the bacon bits in with everything else. WOW! Thanks so much!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
LAURIE
Ottawa, 52
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