Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

This beloved family recipe, passed down from Barbara, is a holiday staple guaranteed to impress! Creamy, cheesy potatoes with perfectly browned edges – it's the ultimate comfort food side dish. Choose your preferred potato style: classic cubed hash browns or your favorite cut. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 668.3 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes

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How to Make Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes

  1. Thaw 4 cups of frozen hash browns for at least one hour.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in 2 cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the cream mixture. Stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the thawed hash browns and gently mix until evenly coated.
  5. Pour the potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch oblong baking dish. Let stand for 1 hour.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

143g

Carbs

12g

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