Cheddar Taters
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheddar Taters, a hearty baked potato dish brimming with flavor and oozy cheese. Perfectly golden russet potatoes are seasoned with a tantalizing blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper, then roasted to perfection before being blanketed in rich heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese. The result is an irresistibly creamy and cheesy side dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite proteins or stands on its own as a crowd-pleasing snack. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onions for a pop of color and zest, these Cheddar Taters are as easy to make as they are delicious, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving comfort food, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 cups (shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks (chopped, optional for garnish) Green onions
- as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set it aside.
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Rinse the cubed potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
Place the cubed potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted butter over the potatoes and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything to coat the potatoes evenly.
Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the prepared baking dish, spreading them out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Pour the heavy cream evenly over the baked potatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes and cream. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions, if using, before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy, comforting Cheddar Taters!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.4 g | 502% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4037 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.3 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 93.2 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1850 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6905 mg | 147% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
