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Gourmet Potatoes

By Lucy 'Gal' Leusch·Originally from Aunt Laura's 2003 cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 Bags Shredded Simply Potatoes
  • 2 Cups Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
  • 2 Pounds Velveeta Cheese, melted in the microwave
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream, not low fat

Method

  1. Put the potatoes in a large bowl. [You buy them in the refrigerator section of the store] Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream together.
  2. Add to the potatoes and mix well.
  3. Add the melted cheese and stir until all is mixed together.
  4. Season with the Lawry's.
  5. Do not be hesitant with this part.
  6. You want to taste the seasoned salt.
  7. Do taste it to make sure you have used enough salt.
  8. Spray a flat glass casserole with Pam.
  9. Pour the potato mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  11. Serves 10 to 12.

Family note

This is not a diet dish. Don't try to make it one. This recipe came from Lois Allen originally. All the Leusch sisters make it but Aunt Lucy's version is a favorite for many of us. You can easily make a half recipe, using a small casserole. Leftovers are fantastic!