Holiday Potato Bake

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Vickie West, long Beach, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 31, 2023

I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years. My family requests this dish all the time, even when it's not a holiday! —Vickie West, Long Beach, California

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Holiday Potato Bake

Yield:12 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, shredded
  • 3 celery ribs, trimmed and diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cook, covered, until vegetables are almost tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Return to Dutch oven; toss with 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, butter, cream cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with olives and the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted. To serve, sprinkle with remaining parsley.