Potluck Potato Cheese Casserole

Name: Potluck Potato Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup minced chives; 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

This rich, flavorful side dish is a Christmas tradition at our house. Plain potatoes are the start, but they get dressed up with a creamy cheese sauce and colorful ingredients like peppers and chives. —Jane Luzem, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup whole milk
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup minced chives
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and mash. Add the cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in the green pepper, cheeses, chives and pimientos.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 209 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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Krauzy

Dec 18, 2012

Loved these potatoes but I felt the green pepper was a little over powering and would rather use red or yellow pepper to cut down the pepper taste.
musthavemuzk

Dec 17, 2012

are these fluffy and light?
northbuck

Dec 17, 2012

I agree leave out the green pepper, this is a very good recipe I will keep makeing it.
tsuop

Dec 17, 2012

I was first served these potatoes at a "Mother & Daughter Banquet" about 5 years ago, Loved them!! They were presented as Calico Potatoes. I haven't made them for several years, thanks for the reminder. I plan on making them again real soon. Yummy!!!
brkornhaus

Dec 18, 2010

This is a colorful mashed potato dish with good flavor, but my personal preference would be to omit the green peppers next time.