Jenny's Southern Style Cheese Potatoes

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy comfort of **Jenny's Southern Style Cheese Potatoes**, a soul-warming side dish that's bursting with rich flavors and hearty textures. Made with tender russet potatoes, a luscious blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and buttery goodness, and topped with gooey melted cheddar, this casserole-style recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Bacon bits and a sprinkle of smoky paprika add irresistible depth, while green onions provide a fresh, vibrant finish. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make dish takes just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. If you're searching for the perfect **cheesy potato casserole recipe**, look no further—this Southern classic will quickly become a staple at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 2 cups (shredded) cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces (softened) cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup bacon bits
• 0.25 cup (chopped, for garnish) green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash them lightly, leaving some small chunks for texture.

Step 5

Add sour cream, softened cream cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to the potatoes. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Fold in 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and the bacon bits, reserving the remaining 0.5 cup of cheese for topping.

Step 7

Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1741.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3109.9

Total Fat 166.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 417.2mg	0%
Sodium 5900.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 111.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1613.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 6889.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 38.4%