It’s Spring Break here at the Juggling House this week. What I want to know is why the activities keep on going? It seems like when I was kid, life as we know it stopped during Christmas Break and Spring Break. Not any more. There are still meetings to attend, dance classes, Boy Scout meeting. It’s just like any other week, but with no school. That makes life crazier for this working Mom. Not only do we have to run to activities, but our regular routines are all messed up. It’s going to be an adventure.
I do still love Spring Break. It is a wonderful time for the kids to spend time with their Grandparents and the kids are so much more relaxed. There is no homework, so there is more time to play games and have fun family time together. My 15 year old is going to Washington DC later this week with his Scout troop. I love that city and am excited for him to have this opportunity. The energy around here is really great.
This week I thought I would take some time off from the Juggling Weekly Challenges. It’s time for some recipes and maybe some other fun things. One of the things I love about this Real Food journey is how my family has banded together and embraced our new way of eating. I’m not going to lie, we’ve had and continue to have rough spells, but overall our entire family has embraced our Real Food lifestyle. That’s why I got so excited, when my husband said that he was making potatoes for Easter dinner. He said he wanted to make sure they were Real. He loves my Mother’s cheesy potato recipe and so he decided he wanted to convert the recipe to be completely Real. Yes, I said it………….my husband asked me if he could cook.
Without further ado…………Real Food meets Cheesy Potatoes. This recipe feeds a crowd. We had 11 at our Easter dinner and we only managed to eat about half of it. This recipe is certainly pot-luck perfect. Another option would be to divide the recipe up and freeze it in smaller portions for another day.
Cheesy Potatoes
- 5 pounds of peeled potatoes - 3 lbs cut into small cubes and 2 pounds made into mashed potatoes
- 16 ounces of sour cream (2 cups)
- 24 ounces of freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion chopped fine
- 1 stick of melted butter + extra to fry with
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare the potatoes.
- Fry up the cubed potatoes in butter making hash browns. They should be fried to a golden crisp.
- While frying potatoes , boil the other 2 pounds in water. Boil until tender.
- Drain water and then mash with a splash or two of milk until smooth.
- Lay the mashed potatoes on the bottom of a lasagna pan.
- Place the hash browns on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Add the sour cream, 16 ounces of cheddar cheese, onion, melted butter, salt and pepper.
- Mix together.
- Top with additional cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in a 350* oven.
- Should be brown and bubbly when done.
I hope you enjoy our newly adapted family recipe as much as we do. Are you a person who makes recipes as is or do you adapt them to your tastes? I would love to hear your Easter food stories. What are your favorite recipes? Do you have traditional recipes or try new things each year? Leave me some comments. I want to feel the love. You can also read more about family recipes here.
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Sounds delicious!!! I love the fact that your hubby offered to cook. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with the Write Mama blog hop. 🙂
I figured I had to brag about him cooking, so he will read about it and keep cooking. It is actually more than the cooking that impresses me. He has embraced the Real Food diet. He is still recovering from being a Whopper addict, but he is doing it. That is not easy. I really admire the guy.
This sounds yummy. I plan to try this. My husband is a VERY picky eater. But, he loves potatoes, and I think he will like this. I am one to tweak recipes to my liking!
I have a house full of picky eaters, but they all like potatoes. I wonder if there is anyone who doesn't like potatoes? This should be a big hit with your husband. Let me know what he thinks.
Cheesy Potatoes! Craving right now. So yummy!
We had leftovers and they were just as good the next day. I'm still craving their cheesy goodness.
LOVE cheesy potatoes! Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back and join us for our Cookie Party this week!
Thanks for the invite. I appreciate you stopping by.
Potatoes are one of those foods you can do so much with, always looking for new recipes, pinned it. I pretty much revamp all recipes I have found that those that contain seasonings are always bland, add and taste.
Thanks for linking up at Tuesdays With a Twist.
Thanks for stopping by Joyce. I hope you come back often. Looking forward to hearing how you like the cheesy potatoes.
That sounds so good! I love potato dishes and usually make the same ones a lot. It's nice to try something new so I'm pinning this for later!
Thanks for stopping by Marie. I hope you try the potatoes soon. They are so good! I hope you come back to visit often.
Mmmmmm cheesy potatoes! 🙂 Everybody in my family would love this! I'll have to see about sharing, though! 🙂 Hahaha Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! If you’re looking for a way to increase your Facebook followers, come join my Facebook linky this weekend! Here’s the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/albumen-powder-macarons-facebook-like-hike-4.html
Thanks for stopping back Anyonita. Your family will love these potatoes and there will be plenty for the neighbors. LOL! Maybe divide the recipe for a smaller portion. See you again soon!
I love that your husband wanted to try his hand at making a "new-old" dish – that is just awesome! This looks great and definitely a dish that my family would fall in love with. Pinning to my Spuds board right now! Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays, hope to see you next week. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Jess. My husband has really embraced reinventing recipes. He understands why we have changed to a Real Food diet and wants to keep it going. He also likes to eat and is adventerous with his food. It is certainly nice to have the help in the kitchen. I'll see you soon. I hope you come back to visit us here often.