CONTEST-WINNING CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE

Contest-Winning Cheesy Potato Casserole image

When my husband and I were married 12 years ago, my mother gave me a cookbook she created of my favorite recipes. This creamy dish was among them. Now it's popular with my family. I often take it to carry-in suppers. -Paige Buckingham Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds) , peeled and cut into chunks
1 carton (8 ounces) French onion dip
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash potatoes. Stir in the onion dip, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.