HOLIDAY POTATO BAKE

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I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years; my family requests this dish all the time, even when it's not a holiday! Happy, cherished family memories. -Vickie West, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, shredded
3 celery ribs, trimmed and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cook, covered, until vegetables are almost tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Return to Dutch oven; toss with 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, butter, cream cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with olives and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.