Real Deal Cheese Potatoes Recipe

Name: Real Deal Cheese Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 large baking potatoes, cleaned and cubed, skin on; 1 parsnip and 1 turnip, cleaned and cubed; 1 T. olive oil and 1 T. unsalted butter; 1 medium minced onion and garlic to your liking; salt and pepper; 2 T. butter and 2 T. all purpose flour, Wondra, or 1:1 ratio cornstarch and potato starch (Gluten Free) for roux; 1 C. skim milk or unflavored soy milk; 4 oz. plain greek yogurt; 1/2 C. bean paste (my recipe online) if omiting, make double roux; 6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese; paprika

Servings: persons

6-8 large baking potatoes, cleaned and cubed, skin on
1 parsnip and 1 turnip, cleaned and cubed
1 T. olive oil and 1 T. unsalted butter
1 medium minced onion and garlic to your liking
salt and pepper
2 T. butter and 2 T. all purpose flour, Wondra, or 1:1 ratio cornstarch and potato starch (Gluten Free) for roux
1 C. skim milk or unflavored soy milk
4 oz. plain greek yogurt
1/2 C. bean paste (my recipe online) if omiting, make double roux
6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
paprika

1
Cube vegetables, potatoes, parsnip, and turnip and place on pan sprayed with olive oil, salt and pepper and par bake 25-30 min. until almost soft at 375
2
saute the onion and garlic with salt and pepper in a olive oil and butter mixture
3
add additional butter and flour, make roux
4
add bean paste, milk and greek yogurt, bring to a bubble to thicken to make cream sauce
5
add 3/4 of shredded cheese to make cheese sauce
6
add baked vegetables to cheese sauce and stir to coat
7
place mixture in casserole dish sprayed with olive oil
8
top with the rest of the cheddar cheese and dusting of paprika and bake til bubbly and cheese starts to brown, 375 30 minutes
9
rest 10-15 minutes before serving

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6-8 large baking potatoes, cleaned and cubed, skin on, 1 parsnip and 1 turnip, cleaned and cubed, 1 T. olive oil and 1 T. unsalted butter, 1 medium minced onion and garlic to your liking, and more.

Yes, Real Deal Cheese Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Real Deal Cheese Potatoes

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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