Description
This 1940s Cheese Potato Onion Casserole is a comforting and classic dish that combines tender mashed potatoes with golden sautéed onions, topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture:
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Onion Layer:
- 2 large onions, diced
Cheese Topping:
- 2 ounces grated white or orange cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9 baking pan with baking spray.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash roughly.
- Sauté Onions: Sauté diced onions in butter until tender and golden.
- Combine: Mix sautéed onions with mashed potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer potato-onion mixture to baking dish. Top with grated cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
