Cheddar Crusted Potatoes with Onion and Rosemary

Served with the Coq au Vin Blanc. Excellent side dish!

 

Original recipe credit: https://www.sargento.com/recipes/meals/appetizer-and-sides/rosemary-cheese-crusted-potatoes/

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Ingredients:

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 T. olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 tsp. Lowry's seasoned salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1/8 tsp. lemon zest

8 oz. Sargento shredded mild cheddar cheese, traditional cut, divided

1/4 c. panko  

1 T. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary

 

Directions:

 

1. Grease an 8" x 8" baking pan. Heat oven to 400°F.

 

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.

 

3. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.

 

4. Stir in the potatoes, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Remove from heat.

 

5. Layer half of potato mixture into the prepared baking pan. Top evenly with half of the cheese.

 

6. Spread remaining potato mixture atop the cheese, then top evenly with remaining cheese.

 

7. In a small bowl, combine the panko, butter, and rosemary. Sprinkle atop the cheese.

 

8. Cover the pan and bake for 40 min. Uncover and bake for additional 20 min, or until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy!