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Home » Recipes » Cheesy Potato Casserole with French’s Fried Onions

Cheesy Potato Casserole with French’s Fried Onions

April 11, 2013 by Jenny 17 Comments

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If there is one food staple in our house that we could not live without, I'd have to say it is the potato. I'm pretty sure it stems back to my Irish roots. I whipped up this Cheesy Potato Casserole, which I altered to give it a bit more cheesy goodness and crunch from the one I found over at Marvelous Recipes.

Cheesy Potato Casserole
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What makes this Cheesy Potato Casserole a great side dish recipe?

The best part of this recipe is that it combines two of Riley's favorite foods. The potato of course and CHEESE.  I swear she must eat at least 4 slices of cheese everyday.  She even has a slice first thing in the morning with her granola bar.  

I call her my little mouse and she smiles every time.  Now, keep in mind that Riley is three so any time I introduce a new food to her, I'm usually met with some resistance.  

When I told her that this one had cheese in it.  She stopped mid sentence and took a huge bite.  Her words were, "This is so good!" and that was in between trying to shovel another big spoonful into her mouth.

French fried onions topped on potato casserole

She wasn't quite sure what to make of the onions in the beginning, but even those had her smiling in between bites.  

There's nothing better than introducing a new side dish that wins over the picky toddler right from the get go.  Now, if I could only convince her that everything I make has cheese in it.  You win some, you lose some right?

Potato casserole with French fried onions

Ingredients:

  • Russet potatoes
  • Onion
  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Country Crock Spread
  • American Cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • French's Fried Onions

How to make Cheesy Potatoes with French’s Fried Onions

  • Boil potatoes and onion until the potatoes are soft.
  • Combine milk, heavy cream, Country Crock Spread, American Cheese slices, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a saute pan.
  • Cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Drain potatoes and onions and place in a casserole dish.
  • Cover with cheese mixture and top with French's fried onions.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
French fried onions topped on potato casserole

Cheesy Potatoes with French’s Fried Onions Recipe

A cheesy Potato Casserole topped with French's fried onions that's better than mom ever made.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole recipes, cheesy potato casserole, dinner ideas, potato casserole, potato casserole with French's fried onions
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium size russet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium size onion chopped
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Country Crock Spread
  • 8 oz 8 slices American Cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • French's Fried Onions

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes and onion until the potatoes are soft.
  • Combine milk, heavy cream, Country Crock Spread, American Cheese slices, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a saute pan.
  • Cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Drain potatoes and onions and place in a casserole dish.
  • Cover with cheese mixture and top with French's fried onions.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.04mg

If you're looking for another great potato side, be sure to check out my Pulled Pork Baked Potato.  It's a real doozy!

Also do check out these Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes that compliment any main course.

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  1. Christie - Food Done Light

    April 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I love a cheesy potato casserole especially with a crunchy top. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.

    Reply
  2. Erin @ Table for 7

    April 18, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Looks great! Pinned to try later..love that it's crunchy...

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    • Jenny Melrose

      April 20, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      My daughter loved the cheese and I like you love the crunch. Thanks for pinning Erin.

      Reply
  3. Chrissy

    April 18, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing! I am definitely going to try making!

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      April 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks so much Chrissy. My 3 year old loved it!

      Reply
  4. Marlys @Thisand That

    April 17, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    This looks delicious... I came from Thursday's Treasure. Pinning it.

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      April 18, 2013 at 10:06 am

      It's definitely a family favorite Marly. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. rdukes

    April 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Yum ... that looks like comfort food at its best!

    Reply
  6. Heather

    April 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Oh my goodness - this looks so amazing, I could eat a whole plate of this casserole!

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      April 15, 2013 at 10:59 am

      I, unfortunately, did that night. Thank goodness I have the excuse of being pregnant. 🙂

      Reply
  7. missinformationblog

    April 13, 2013 at 7:35 am

    I love those onions, great idea!

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    • Jenny Melrose

      April 15, 2013 at 10:58 am

      Everything is always bettter topped with onions and cheese too of course!

      Reply
  8. Rebekah @ Making Miracles

    April 12, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Yumm! That looks really good - love potato side dishes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      April 15, 2013 at 10:55 am

      We are huge fans of potatos as well. I think it's an Irish thing. 🙂

      Reply

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