Thursday, October 27, 2011

Creamy Cheddar Potatoes

From Grandma's Kitchen

Ingredients:
3 1/2 to 4 lbs baking potatoes, scrubbed
12 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
` 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:
Combine potatoes with enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes; drain. let stand to cool.

Coat bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter. Peel the potatoes and coarsely chop. Place in prepared baking dish.

Heat cheddar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in milk, whipping cream, salt, dry mustard, nutmeg and black pepper. Pour over potatoes. Chill, covered for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the cover from the potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are heated thoroughly and lightly browned, about 35 minutes.