Cheesy Grated Potatoes

Growing up, we called these "Grandma's Potatoes."  My grandpa's line comes from Hungary, so paprika is a prominent ingredient in some of our family recipes.  This recipe has been made by three generations and is comfort food at its best--cheesy, creamy potatoes that make a wonderful accompaniment to meat dishes.  

Cheesy Grated Potatoes

Ingredients:

8 potatoes

2-3 tablespoons cold butter

2 cups half and half

2 cups grated cheddar cheese, or to taste

Salt

Pepper

Paprika

Directions: 

Boil potatoes (unpeeled) until easily pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.  Drain and let potatoes cool.

Peel potatoes with a butter knife.  Peel will slip right off.

Grate potatoes into a 9x13 pan.

Grate cold butter over the potatoes.

Grate cheddar cheese over potatoes.

Pour half and half over the potatoes and cheese.

Cut cheese and half and half into potatoes with a butter knife.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.