200. When my family wants comfort food, I usually default to one of their favorites, Potato Cheese Casserole. This side dish has been one of the go-to dishes that always brings smiles to their faces. Now, you could use the long process to make this dish, but over the years, I have devised some shortcuts. If you bake this casserole in the oven it will take 1 1/2 hours to bake. But the easy process is baked in the microwave and is done in 25 minutes!
Potato Cheese Casserole
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
sea salt & ground pepper
Long process: Saute' onion in butter till tender. Mix potatoes, onions, sour cream, cheese and salt and pepper in a bowl till evenly coated. Pour into an 8 x 11 prepared baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or till potatoes are tender. Serve hot.
Place butter and chopped onions in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, wax paper or wet paper towels. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Onions will be tender.
It's about making them feel comfortable.”
~Ina Garten, ‘The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
~Ina Garten, ‘The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’