Cheesy Onion Potatoes

Ingredients

• 10 medium potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted (you could use a little less)

• 1 1/2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages lipton dry onion soup mix
• 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1-1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (can use less)
• 5 large green onions, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   If you are using unpeeled potatoes make certain to wash and scub the skin, and if you are slicing the potatoes ahead of time and soaking in water the potatoes must be dryed with a paper towel before using in this recipe.

2. 2

   Place the HOT melted butter in a bowl; add in garlic powder and dry onion soup; mix to combine and allow to sit for about 30 minutes to soften the onion flakes (you may leave it sit for more time if desired) stir occasionally.

3. 3

   Slice the potatoes into quarters, then place in a large roasting pan; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes; toss to coat (I use my hands for this).

5. 5

   Set oven to 400 degrees F.

6. 6

   Set oven rack to bottom position.

7. 7

   Cover the pan with foil and bake 30 minutes (you could bake the potatoes uncovered for the full time if desired) .

8. 8

   Remove and stir the potatoes.

9. 9

   Place back in the oven and bake UNCOVERED for another 20-30 minutes or until just fork tender, removing and stirring another time while cooking, do not overcook the potatoes.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with cheese and green onions over the hot potatoes.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.