Western Potatoes

Name: Western Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Side Dishes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 8 cooked medium red potatoes, cubed

"I love to fix this saucy casserole for potluck dinners or when I need to feed a crowd," shares Janice Thompson of Martin, Michigan. "The zippy potatoes go well with grilled foods such as barbecued chicken and beef shish kabobs."

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/4 cup whole milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 cooked medium red potatoes, cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute red pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk, chilies, salt, cayenne if desired and hot pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese until melted. Add potatoes; stir to coat.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes for until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Originally published as Western Potatoes in Quick Cooking July/August 2001

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markhagen

Dec 23, 2010

I've made this for several family functions. In fact, my often asked to bring them to events. They're great and easy to double!