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

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Ingredients for Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes

4 cups frozen hash browns
Half And Half Cream
1/2 cup butter
Velveeta Cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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How to Make Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes

Thaw 4 cups of frozen hash browns for at least one hour.
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.
Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the cream mixture. Stir until melted and smooth.
Pour the cheese sauce over the thawed hash browns and gently mix until evenly coated.
Pour the potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch oblong baking dish. Let stand for 1 hour.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes?

Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes takes about 270 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 210 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes?

Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes has approximately 668.3 calories per serving, with about 38 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 77 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Barbara's Cheesy Potatoes are Frozen Hash Browns, Half And Half Cream, Butter, Velveeta Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 2 cups heavy cream. See the full list with measurements above.