Creamy and Cheesy Company Potato Casserole

Nothing partners with turkey better than potatoes.   Amish cooks are experts at throwing together massive potato dishes to feed a crowd.  This is one of these classic Amish potato dishes that come into being in the post WW II convenience food boom.   Certain Amish communities were heavily influenced by the convenience of canned soups and pre-made cheese. 

This dish reflects that, but is delicious, and would be perfect to feed a Thanksgiving crowd.  Thanks to recipe testing volunteer, Patricia, from Kentucky, for testing this for us and reporting that: "This makes a lot. It would make two 9 x 13 pans....very good dish. Great for big family gatherings!"

This recipe is actually Old Order Mennonite, comes from one of my favorite recipe sources, an old, no-longer published Mennonite cookbook.

📜 Step-By-Step Creamy and Cheesy Company Potato Casserole

This is a recipe, as the name implies, that is designed to feed a lot of peope, but you can halve the recipe if you need to feed a smaller group.

The recipe is made using very basic ingredients, and that is what makes this casserole so popular. But you can switch up the cheese with classic Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even Swiss.

• Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If you pack the potatoes too tightly, they won't cook evenly.
• Use a variety of cheeses. Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use other cheeses like Monterey Jack, Swiss, or Gruyère.
• Don't skimp on the butter. The butter helps to create a crispy, golden brown topping.
• Bake until the potatoes are bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Here are some additional tips:

• You can add other ingredients to your company potatoes, such as chopped onions, bacon bits, or diced ham.
• If you want to make a vegetarian version, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon bits.
• You can make company potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving.