Gourmet Potatoes

6 medium potatoes
1/4 cup + 2 tbl butter divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Cook unpeeled potatoes until tender. Cool, peel and shred coarsely.

Heat 1/4 c. butter in saucepan; remove from heat.

Add cheese, stirring until partially melted. Blend in sour cream, onion, salt and pepper.

Fold in potatoes, then place in greased 2 quart casserole dish. Dot with 2 tbl. butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until nicely browned.

Note: casserole may be assembled day before; if you do, cover and refrigerate, and lengthen cooking time. Serves 8.