Thursday, November 12, 2009

What’s for Dinner?

Ham and Cheese Potatoes

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Everyone in my family likes it when I make this for dinner. I like to buy the Ham Steaks you can get at Costco for this. They come 3 steaks to a package and unless I am feeding the neighbor’s kids or the First Year College Student is home, I can usually get away with 1 Ham Steak per meal but sometimes I make two so that I can use the leftovers in a quiche or a Jambalaya the next day. This is a simple dinner and easy. I like to grill the Ham steaks outside on the BBQ if the weather is nice. I steam the green beans in a little bit of olive oil and garlic and then comes the potatoes. The potatoes are what makes everyone’s eyes light up. These are so good and so easy. They are great served with dinner and they are also perfect if you are serving a big breakfast. Do your see that golden brown crunchy piece in the potatoes? That is my favorite part!

Cheddar Cheese Potatoes

1 package (32oz) frozen Southern Style Hash Brown Potatoes (I like Ore-Ida brand), thawed

1 Cup milk

1/4 cup (half a stick) of butter, melted

1 teaspoon of dried Onion Powder (sometimes I add more):)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bow, combine the potatoes, milk, Cheddar Cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix together and spread in a 13 x 9 casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Drizzle the melted butter over the top. Bake 1 hour until bubbly and golden brown.

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Mmmm! This is a keeper recipe. I am going to post this over at Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.

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25 comments:

Brenda Pruitt said...

Those potatoes made my eyes light up for sure! Um, um good!
Brenda

Kristens Creations said...

This looks wonderful! I am fixing to cook if I can get off the computer...I'm starving! The potatoes look really good, I will be making those for sure. Thanks for your nice comments on my Christmas decorating! It's just about that time! Kristen

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Oh yummy...comfort food!!! I love it!!! This looks so good...I definitely will be giving this a try...my family will love me!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

Unknown said...

GREAT!!! recipe using hash browns, I love all the cheese.
Geri

Room to Inspire said...

I LOVE potatoes - any kind, any preparation. These potatoes look amazing! I will have to try these out.

Chelsea

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

I have had these potatoes before and loved them, but never got the recipe. Thanks! They are delicious!
Yvonne

The Daily Connoisseur said...

The cheesy potatoes sound so delicious!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

That looks soooo good! I love potatoes and I love cheese so I could eat this on its own and be happy. I'll have to look for these ham steaks, that package of 3 would work for me, too.

Beth at Aunties said...

You dinner looks like something we would love at out our house.
Being from Idaho, we always lvoe new Potatoe recipes!!!:-)
Nothing like cheesy potatoes.
~♥

Karen said...

when do you add the cheese? With the milk or on top?

RNSANE said...

I should never look at these blogs when I am starving and there is no food in the house. I am HUNGRY. Your dinner looks absolutely wonderful!

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

Thanks Karen...I corrected it...Add the cheese when you are mixing the potatoes with all the other ingredients. Then add the butter last.

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Love what great food that I would love to have right now....Love your blog.

Anonymous said...

That looks really delicious. Good wholesome meal!

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

Oh yes, more onion powder... I love onion with my potatoes!!

:)
ButterYum

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

I love the potatoes and ham together. Comfort food at its finest.
Sam

Mary Bergfeld said...

This is a quick version of one of my favorite old recipes. I love the way this sounds and will give it a try really soon.

jen said...

drooling over here in CA - the "cheesy potatoes" were a staple at every holiday meal in my family - my mom's dish.

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

Yum yum...potatoes and cheese...what could be better.

honeysuckle said...

These are the perfect comfort foods for me!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

The potatoes made my mouth water...I copied your recipe to try them out!

Sue said...

No dinner here tonight...I can almost smell those potatoes and ham. Yum.

Sue

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Those potatoes look outstanding...thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings,
Linda

Karen said...

GOOD recipe. I used (accidentally) "southwestern" style, so it was a little more spicy, but VERY good! :) Thanks!

Karine said...

Your potatoes sound creamy and delicious! thanks for sharing :)