{"id":35991,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cottage-potatoes\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T12:28:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:28:34","slug":"cottage-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cottage-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cottage Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cottage potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. This utterly delicious southern casserole contains creamy Velveeta, crispy potatoes, butter, onion and diced pimientos. It&#8217;s like an upgraded (read: indulgent) version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">mashed potatoes<\/a>. And while you can certainly add extra veggies and meat to cottage potatoes, we also like the simplicity of the recipe as is. Cottage potatoes are a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/rainy-day-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/rainy-day-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">rainy day recipe<\/a> when you need something warm and comforting.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Cottage Potatoes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Potatoes:\u00a0<\/strong>Russet potatoes have a low moisture content, which makes them ideal for this recipe. The inside will stay soft while the skin crisps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Velveeta:\u00a0<\/strong>Velveeta is smooth and rich when melted, which is perfect for cottage potatoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion: <\/strong>Make sure you know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-chop-an-onion\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-chop-an-onion\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to cut an onion<\/a> properly for same-size pieces that cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green pepper:\u00a0<\/strong>Green pepper adds a nice crunch and color to this casserole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diced pimientos:\u00a0<\/strong>Drain the pimientos first, to prevent sogginess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bread: <\/strong>The pieces of bread soak up excess moisture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley:\u00a0<\/strong>Slightly peppery and herby, fresh parsley brightens the dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:\u00a0<\/strong>Salt enhances the overall flavor of this cottage potatoes recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:\u00a0<\/strong>Two percent or whole milk adds essential richness and moisture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>Use unsalted butter so you can control the overall salt content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cornflakes:\u00a0<\/strong>Cornflakes create a crunchy crumb topping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>Put the potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for five to seven minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the water.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Combine the ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>In a bowl, stir together the cheese, onion, green pepper, pimientos, bread, salt, and 2 tablespoons of parsley (save the last tablespoon for the end).<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Assemble the casserole<\/h3>\n<p>In a greased, shallow 4-quart baking dish, layer a third of the potatoes and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers two more times. Pour the milk and butter over the potatoes and cheese, and then sprinkle the top with cornflake crumbs.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Cover the dish and bake at 350\u00b0F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the cottage potatoes are bubbly and the top is golden. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2123931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cottage-Potatoes_TOHD25_26031_JonathanMelendez_02.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Cottage Potatoes served on small plates with greens on side\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cottage Potatoes Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add bacon: <\/strong>Diced cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-bacon-brand\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-bacon-brand\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">bacon<\/a> would go well in this dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add vegetables: <\/strong>For more color and flavor, mix in peas or chopped carrots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Cottage Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover cottage potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This dish will stay good for three to four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make cottage potatoes ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, you can make these potatoes ahead of time and refrigerate them overnight. Assemble the dish without baking it, then cover it and keep it in the fridge until you&#8217;re ready to bake it.<\/p>\n<h2>Cottage Potato Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2123930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cottage-Potatoes_TOHD25_26031_JonathanMelendez_01.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Cottage Potatoes in a baking dish\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do I have to peel the potatoes?<\/h3>\n<p>No, you don&#8217;t have to peel the potatoes for this dish, especially if you&#8217;re pressed for time.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with cottage potatoes?<\/h3>\n<p>Since this dish is definitely hearty, we&#8217;d recommend serving it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-green-salads\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-green-salads\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">green salad<\/a> and roasted vegetables on the side.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I double this cottage potato recipe?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can easily double this recipe. Just treat it as two separate batches (using two separate baking dishes) rather than trying to squeeze everything into one dish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I often make this crunchy and colorful potato dish for our family reunions. It&#8217;s my cousin&#8217;s recipe, and we always know we&#8217;ll never have any leftovers. \u2014Mary C. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6666665,"reviewCount":18,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Cottage Potatoes","description":"Check out this video for how to make Cottage Potatoes","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/1yz0Dnu0\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M1S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/1yz0Dnu0-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"luigimon"},"reviewBody":"<p>My grandma made these for every holiday, my sister would make a second and third batch\u2026..my sibs and I would just CRAVE these awesome potatoes!  When I found this recipe here on TOH, I have since made them on special occasions, always at Christmas with our beef tenderloin or prime rib.  Instead of the corn flakes, though, I just top it with more cubed bread.  That\u2019s how grandma did it.  I also add some shredded cheddar cheese in addition to the Velveeta.  You can never have too much cheese!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynn836"},"reviewBody":"<p>I think i would mix everything together, except the corn flakes, next time instead of layering. That way every bite gets all of it. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kimberly869"},"reviewBody":"<p>Personally I didn't think these had much flavor.  The only change I made was to use Cheddar instead of Velveeta.  And the torn slice of bread was a very strange addition and definitely unnecessary.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katisha"},"reviewBody":"<p>After reading reviews, it looks like some changes are in order. Mixing everything except the topping together before baking and using real cheese. I'll give it a try. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carol1023"},"reviewBody":"Let me tell you, for family meals ,of which people cook everyday, this kind of comfort food beats gourmet cooking everyday of the week.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"charlabaker"},"reviewBody":"Made these potatoes last night for dinner and I admit I did change some things on this one.   First I did not parboil my potatoes first.  I just cut them into cubes and mixed everything together and poured the whole thing into a 13x 9 pan and baked them covered in a 375 degree oven for an hour.   They turned out great and so cheesy.  Serve these potatoes with your favorite kind of meat and fresh vegetable, some crusty bread.  And you have a good comfort food meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pamela"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! However, it's just the two of us, so I used 3 large russets. Since this does not have to be an \"exact\" recipe because it's not a cake -- I used about the same amounts for the other ingredients in the recipe -- except just half a green pepper. My batch filled a 13 x 9 pan. I didn't have cornflakes for the topping, so I toasted panko breadcrumbs in butter in a pan.  The next night we decided to heat some up in the waffle iron! Really good and crunchy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bnrudy"},"reviewBody":"Every-things sound great, but why the bread? :~( made without the bread.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kellymoriarity"},"reviewBody":"This is a similar recipe that my grandmother gave me 30 years ago. We make it slightly different we use fresh parsley chopped up and we omit the green peppers. We use one cup of milk and one cup of butter. And we don't cook the potatoes until tender we cook them just before it's done that way when it is baked in the oven the potatoes don't get overcooked or mushy that's why we add more milk to the recipe. I just went on here to check and see if my recipe was out there and it is. Everytime I tell people I make cottage potatoes I have no clue what I'm talking about. This is the best recipe","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BabetteStephens"},"reviewBody":"I got this recipe from a friend 42 years ago! It is as delicious and easy today as it was then. It goes great with ham for Easter or with chicken, burger, ribs etc for cookouts. Also great for a pot luck dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"This just looks so good. I made this today for my daughter's boyfriend's parents. I made it with yukon gold potatoes and it sure smells great. I made them little individual meat loaves to go with it. I hope they like it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DebbieCASH"},"reviewBody":"I made the recipe as written and it was delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VickiAnderson"},"reviewBody":"This sounds delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sjpoor"},"reviewBody":"Amen to Kevin","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cmbelle85"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pschube"},"reviewBody":"<p>I substituted shredded colby\/jack for velveeta, garlic salt for salt, and french fried onions for cornflakes.  I omitted diced pimentos and bread.  I added 2 cloves garlic, minced.  I also only used 6 potatoes.  It was fantastic!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"scrapo"},"reviewBody":"Very very yummy comfort food! I always make sure the potatoes are very very tender so after it is baked they are gooey goodness. I used the reduced fat velvetta, use garlic salt (for the plain salt) and add garlic pepper. I serve it with Crunchy Baked Tenderloin and it is fab!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JeanneWerla"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe!! 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