Fat Rascal Cheesy Potatoes Recipes

FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 2 inches deep to 375 degrees.
• Drop potato batter by tablespoons into the oil, about 4-5 at a time, do not crowd.
• Fry 3-4 minutes until golden in color.
• Serve immediately.

FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine the cheese, mashed potatoes, eggs and milk, add to dry ingredients., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. ,

GRANDMA'S CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place yellow and red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; mix well. Slowly add potatoes and toss; use a wooden spoon or flat spatula to avoid mashing the potatoes.
• Pour potatoes into the prepared pan. Dot butter over the top and cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Preheat the oven's broiler. Return to the oven and broil until top is browned, about 5 minutes.

CRISPY CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
• Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
• Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
• Top with green onions and serve.

SKINNY CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, melted vegetable oil spread, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in potatoes, onion and cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and paprika.
• Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

GRAM'S CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub unpeeled potatoes and bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until slightly firm. Cool overnight or few hours in fridge. Peel and grate potatoes., In a large pan, heat butter and 2 cups cheese over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is barely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, green onions, chilies, bacon, salt and pepper., Fold mixture into potatoes. Pour into lightly greased 2 1/2-qt. casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.

SARA'S LOW FAT CREAMY CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil cubed potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
• Melt fat-free margarine in a saucepan; saute onion until tender.
• In a measuring cup, combine milk and flour; add to onions.
• Cook and stir a minute or two until thickened.
• Turn off heat and stir in yogurt, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, spicy mustard, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, salt, pepper and green onion.
• It's okay that the cheese doesn't melt at this step.
• In a mixing bowl, combine hot cooked potatoes and onion/cheese sauce.
• Pour into casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese over top.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 15 minutes until bubbling.
• Cool for about 5 minutes to thicken before serving.