Lunchbox Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Transform tiny potatoes into a cheesy, satisfying lunchbox side dish in minutes! This recipe uses fingerling or small red potatoes, quickly cooked to tender perfection and then tossed with cheese and pepper. Perfect for meal prepping – make it in the morning, let it cool, and enjoy a warm, comforting side at lunchtime. The secret? Small, bite-sized potato pieces for super-fast cooking!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 61.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lunchbox Cheesy Potatoes

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How to Make Lunchbox Cheesy Potatoes

  1. Wash and cut 1 pound of fingerling or small red potatoes into bite-sized pieces (about ½ inch).
  2. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 ½ cups of water.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Return the potatoes to the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, to evaporate any excess moisture.
  5. Remove from heat and transfer the potatoes to your lunch container.
  6. Sprinkle generously with freshly ground black pepper (to taste) and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese).
  7. Let the potatoes cool completely to room temperature before sealing the container and packing in your lunchbox.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

4g

Carbs

3g

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