Christmas Cheesy Potatoes
Diced green peppers and pimentos give these Christmas cheesy potatoes a festive look. They're the perfect, comforting side dish to your holiday meal.
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk (I used whole milk)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers
- 4 cups peeled, cubed and cooked potatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped pimentos
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour, salt and pepper, then use a whisk to blend it in. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook and whisk this mixture over medium-low heat until it is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cheese to the sauce pan and mix until smooth.
- In a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, add the cooked potatoes, green pepper and pimentos. Stir slightly. (Reserve a few of the peppers and pimentos for adding on top of the cheese sauce if you'd like. It gives a pop of color.)
- Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the potatoes. Gently stir to distribute the cheese sauce evenly. Sprinkle any reserved pimentos & peppers on top.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the melted butter. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs overtop the cheese covered potatoes.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- Garnish with freshly snipped parsley.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe being divided 7 ways, with 1 serving being about 3/4 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 5.1mg