potato casserole

Cimarron, KS
Updated on Jan 15, 2010

This recipe is more of a guideline for me, I am always adding extra stuff. If you want the potatoes to be more creamy, add more cream or milk. I like them firm and cheezy, not so creamy. You can make this an entree by adding cooked ham, chicken, or even shrimp! Trust me, it works! I just made this for my elderly parents, and my father ate so much he was sick later. hmmm...

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet onions (vidalia, spanish, etc.)
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 6 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 cups light cream or half and half
  • - salt and pepper
  • pinch spices to taste

How To Make potato casserole

  • Step 1
    Peel and Boil potatoes until they are cooked but not mashable. (they will finish cooking in the oven later) -- Let cool and slice thin (1/2" slices are great!)
  • Step 2
    Slice onions to thin strips (not dice) - Chop garlic
  • Step 3
    In a hot skillet with olive oil, sautee onions until starting to caramelize, then add garlic (garlic will burn if added too soon). Let cool when finished.
  • Step 4
    While this is happening, grate cheese.
  • Step 5
    In a casserole dish, spray with PAM or other spray fat. This will make clean up a breeze!
  • Step 6
    Start layering potatoes, onions, and cheese. repeat. and repeat. When you're out of potatoes, put the rest of cheese (maybe grate some more! I'm a cheeze hound)... Cover and bake in 375 degree preheated oven for 1.5 hours. Take lid off dish 10-20 minutes before finishing to give it a nice golden crust (my favorite part)
  • Step 7
    Enjoy!

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