Cheesy Potato Casserole

Name: Cheesy Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

With three boys at home, I no longer have the problem of finding a variety of foods to cook for only two people. But I well remember having to eat casserole leftovers for days when my husband and I were alone. I still have some recipes from those days, and this pared-down dish was a favorite. —Ruth Tacoma, Falmouth, Michigan

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in the potatoes, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Top with cheese and bacon. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 535 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 268mg cholesterol, 1241mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Potato Casserole in Reminisce Extra February 1997

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ScottsGrace

Jan 21, 2013

I made this dish tonight with a chicken dish and we liked it but we weren't awed by it. While mixing it together, I feared it would come out dry with the bread crumbs and no additional liquid. The texture was similar to a baked stuffing. I believe cutting the bread crumbs in half and adding some cream or milk might help this along.The flavors were very nice. It makes a good side dish if you know what to expect. We were looking for more of a cheesier casserole. My FIL liked it as well and saved what was left. One should note that this makes much more than a serving for 2. It was in a 1 quart casserole, but as a side, it was enough for 4.
jmkasprak

Aug 18, 2011

The recipe didn't say to use cooked potatoes, so I shredded them raw, and I think the starch killed the dish. Also, the addition of bread crumbs was rather odd.
stacy k

Mar 23, 2010

If you enjoy potato pancakes this ones for you. The bacon & cheese is the frosting on the cake.
BJrickerl

Mar 10, 2010

No I couldn't because for 2 people and getting a 1 cup serving, the sodium content and the carorie count is far too high. I would love to eat this on a regular basis but it just won't fit into regular diet. It's good though.
rnchmom

Mar 9, 2010

Very good! I doubled the recipe, added a can of green chiles, 1 cup cubed ham, and omitted the bacon then baked as recipe said. Was perfect for the family.
tkarinas

Mar 9, 2010

This cheesy potato casserole is excellent and one we eat whenever we have the ingredients on hand. It's delicious and a keeper for sure. I am putting it in my recipe box and keeping it there for a long time to come.
julieb68

Dec 28, 2009

I use frozen shredded potatoes instead of peeling and grating. Works very well.