I am not really sure what to call this “recipe”. It is not really a recipe, but more like an answer on what to make for dinner when you have no food, no time, and no energy. I always keep baby Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese in my refrigerator. When I am in a pinch, this graces my dinner table. But the thing is, you don’t need to be in a pinch to love this dinner. While this is certainly not an original idea, (I “borrowed” this from one of my favorite breakfast items from the Fox and Goose in Sacramento, CA) it is a welcome change from a bowl of cereal or a grilled cheese on nights when I do not have my act together. If you have the forethought to make some extra potatoes one night, reserve some to make this on a busy weeknight. Use whatever leftovers you have going on. Chicken, sausage, ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, anything would be good in this potato bake. Not to mention, that this is super kid friendly.
Roasted, baked, or boiled potatoes (Yukon Gold and Fingerling are my favorites)
olive oil
tomatoes
red onion
green pepper
red pepper
garlic
shredded cheddar cheese
green onions
sour cream
salt and pepper
If you are using leftover potatoes, reheat in a 350 degree oven until warmed through. If you are using raw potatoes, slice into small chunks. Saute over medium heat coated with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil until cooked through. The smaller you cut the potatoes, the quicker they will cook. Remove from the pan and set aside. Heat a touch more olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Saute the onions, peppers, and tomatoes until soft.
Add the potatoes back to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
Put potato mixture into a casserole dish. One large, or single servings. I like the size of these au gratin dishes.
Cover with cheese.
Put under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with sour cream and chopped green onions. Dinner is served.
I am Bree. I love to cook. Even more than I love to take pictures.
Looks like a pretty darn good dinner to me!
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This looks WONDERFUL. I’m totally doing this! Thank you for the idea.
you are welcome Alicia!
Wow, “looking good” would be an understatement here. Need to try this dish asap!
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thank you Denise!
May just have to make extra potatoes with supper tonight so that I can make this tomorrow!
Good idea!
this looks so good! i can’t wait to try it!
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I hope that you do Lindsay.
This looks like the perfect recipe for me! Everything about it looks so delicious!! This is going to become a staple recipe in my kitchen!!
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I hope that it does Natalie. Makes my life a little easier.
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Looks like a terrific comfort dish!
thanks Bree! That is weird for me to write.
This looks so easy and so good, I think I need to eat it. Right now.
thanks Cora.
Looks great. Trying it for dinner with leeks, mushrooms and onion!
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yum. Sounds like a good combo.
This is my kind of Potato Bake. I’m not so keen on the ones lathered in cream and cheese, but THIS, this looks delicious & somewhat healthy while still having a bowlful of comfort food. Can’t wait to try it out
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thanks Liv!
Your post came just in time! I was strapped for dinner and whipped this up in no time. I used sweet potatoes because it was all I had but added some seasoning from my favorite Trader Joe’s spice grinder along with onion, peppers and zucchini. Perfect!
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Sweet potatoes sound so good. I love taco seasoning with sweet potatoes.
This is right up my alley! I love how you create this dish with what you have in refrigerator. You made a perfect combination. Delish!
thanks Zerrin!
Yum! What a delicious, simple dinner! I will have to make this soon!
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It is very comforting too after a long day.
A great idea! I bet this tastes so good!
It does, very comforting.
Might I just add…YUM!
And easy. My two favorites. Yum and easy.
This look delish! I’ve been stumped all day with what to make for dinner and you just helped! Thanks and looking forward to October’s newsletter!
Gad to help, and I just send it out.
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I just made this!
smells and tastes delicious! I know my family will eat it to the last ity bit! (:
I am so glad Mimi! I love this one too. I haven’t made it in awhile, I need to soon.
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