Gourmet Potatoes

This wonderful dish has been a family favorite since I was a child. I think I remember my mom getting the recipe out of the local newspaper back in the early 70's. It tastes like a loaded baked potato to me, only better! It is great for the holidays, especially the 'dairy' ones.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 8  russet potatoes
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 3  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in skins and cool.
2. When cooled, peel and grate or shred, like hash browns.
3. Preheat oven to 350. Butter sides and bottom of a large casserole dish or spray with cooking spray.
4. Melt 1/2 cup butter in saucepan and add grated cheese. Remove from heat when melted and add the sour cream, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Stir completely.
5. Add mixture to the grated potatoes and mix well.
6. Place in buttered casserole and dot with the 3 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle with paprika.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden-brown on top.