Author Notes
My mother made this to accompany ham on Easter. She claimed she just made it up herself, but I think my Grandmother originated it. —Karen Taggart
Ingredients
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21/2 pound
Idaho or russet potatoes
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10 ounces
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons
minced onion
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2 tablespoons
butter, cut into 1/2 in squares
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1 tablespoon
cornstarch
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1/2 cup
cold water
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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1-2 tablespoons
chopped green pepper
Directions
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Peel potatoes and slice in the Cuisinart with the 2 mm slicing blade. Place slices in cold water so they don't discolor while you proceed.
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Spray cooking oil on 3 quart casserole dish (pyrex) and set oven to 400 degrees
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Place potato slices, slightly overlapping, in one layer in the casserole dish and sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced onion, green pepper and shredded cheese. Place 2 -4 tiny (3/8") squares of butter on top of the cheese. Repeat. There will be 4 to 5 layers, so plan the amounts for the layers accordingly.
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Mix cornstarch with cold water and pour over casserole.
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Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes. Let sit for 5- 10 minutes before serving
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