> On Wed 19 Mar 2008 09:09:28a, merryb told us...

>> Pommes Americanes, or as they are known in my family as "White Trash
>> Potatoes", are the only reason I have ever bought Velveeta! This
>> recipe was given to me by my sister a few years ago, but no idea where
>> she got it, so I cannot credit the right person for this.
>>
>> Pommes Americanes
>> 2 24 oz pkgs frozen shredded hash browns
>> 2 cups half & half
>> 3/4 lb Velveeta
>> 8 oz butter
>> 1 tsp salt
>> 1/4 lb or more shredded cheddar cheese
>> Thaw potatoes- crumble into a 9 x 12 baking dish. Put 1/2 & 1/2 ,
>> Velveeta, and butter into a medium sized saucepan over low heat,
>> stirring until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes, & mix with fork. Top
>> with cheddar. Bake at 350 for 75 minutes, watching carefully the last
>> 15 minutes.
>>
>>



I've had this at pot-lucks but instead of Velveeta they use
cream cheese.
Yes, it is tasty. Even better made with frozen Potatoes
O'Brien. The onions and peppers add a nice touch.

gloria p