"MJ" wrote in message
>I m making a ham for dinner tonight and id like to have potatoes as a side
> dish..but i am in need of something different to do with them..does anyone
> have any ideas?? Im open to suggestions of all kinds..
> Thanks
> MJ
>
>

A little late in the day, but perhaps for next time.

Pam

CHEDDAR CHEESE POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM (Bon Appetit R.S.V.P February 1987 -
Cherrington's in Cincinnati)

6 servings

6 meduim baking potatoes, washed, unpeeled, and whole---NOT cut in chunks

2 1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese (I use white for appearance)

1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter

1 c. sour cream, room temperature

1/3 c. minced onion

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Paprika

Boil potatoes until tender. Drain. Cool slightly; peel. Shred into bowl.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 8-in square baking dish. Cook 2 c.
cheese and butter in heavy sauce pan over low heat until almost melted,
stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream
and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Fold into potatoes. Pour into
prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/2 c. cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake
until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Can be prepared ahead; increase baking time to about 45 minutes.

NOTE: Do not peel potatoes before cooking. This indeed does make a
difference.