Description
Indulge in these Personalized Cheesy Potato Casseroles that offer a comforting blend of creamy potatoes, gooey cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for individual servings, these baked casseroles make a delightful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease 4 small ramekins with cooking spray.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender; drain.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Sauté onion and garlic in butter until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix potatoes, onion mixture, sour cream, milk, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, mozzarella, seasonings.
- Fill Ramekins: Spoon mixture into ramekins, top with cheese and bacon.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter dish.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prepare ahead and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
