Cheesy Dutch Oven Potatoes

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Potatoes with Cheese. Winning recipe for any Pot Luck, BBQ, or Family Reunion. Delicious and seasoned to perfection Potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Ingredients

6 Potatoes Large - about size of hand
1 Onion Large
1 ½ - 2 Cups Carrots Peeled and diced or sliced
2 tbl Season Salt
¼ Cup Butter
10 oz Sprite or Lemon Lime Soda
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese grated

Instructions

Cooking with Charcoal

You will need to start charcoal in a Chimney. They are easy to use by putting newspaper crumbled underneath and starting with a match. While the charcoal is getting hot, now is the time to peel and slice a large onion. I cut slices into quarters and separate rings and place in a large bowl.
Carrots can be peeled and diced into small chunks or sliced thin using a food processor.
Potatoes should be sliced in uniform thin slices. I prefer to use a salad shooter or food processor with a thin blade.
In a large bowl combine sliced Onion, Carrots and Potatoes and toss to combine. Sprinkle Season Salt and toss to coat.
Add vegetables to a 10in or 12in Dutch Oven. Slice butter and place on top of potatoes then pour Sprite on top and close lid.
Potatoes will cook for about 40-50 minutes. But remember, weather plays a role in cooking time as does the thickness of the potatoes. I prefer a nice thin slice using a food processor with a slicing blade for best results.
Additional coals can be added on both the bottom and top as charcoal burns down. Do not over stack charcoal as it will raise the temperature and burn the potatoes.
To check potatoes, open lid being careful to not spill any charcoal ash into potatoes and test with a fork or knife. I also like a sneak a bite and taste test. If potatoes need additional time, place lid back on and allow them to cook.
Once potatoes have cooked open lid and sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese. Replace lid and allow cheese to melt before serving.

Oven Baking Directions

Mix ingredients together in a bowl and add to hot Dutch Oven. Cover with lid and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until potatoes are fully cooked. Potatoes will need additional time for thicker slices.
When potatoes are fully cooked remove Dutch Oven from Oven and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top. Place back in oven to melt cheese.

Cooking using a Cache Cooker

Heat oven over Cache Cooker on a Medium/High heat. Once potatoes get hot, turn heat to medium and allow to cook for 35-40 minutes.
Check Potatoes with a knife or fork and when fully cooked sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top. Place lid back on top to melt cheese before serving.

Notes

Dutch Oven Size	Coals needed on Bottom	Coals needed on top
10 inch Regular	15-16 Coals	10-12 Coals
10 inch Deep	15-18 Coals	10-12 Coals
12 inch Regular	18-19 Coals	12-14 Coals
12 inch Deep	18-21 Coals	12-14 Coals

Charcoal Tips

Heat Temperature will vary depending on the weather. The wind is the biggest factor when trying to cook using charcoal. Wind will burn through charcoal faster, and divert the heat. Try to block the wind as much as possible for the best result or you will need to add additional charcoal to maintain the cooking heat process.

How to Clean Dutch Oven

Cleaning your oven is very easy. Remove everything that was cooked. Add 2-3 cups of hot water. Heat oven over coals, cache cooker, or even stovetop. The heat will boil the water and lift any stuck bits from the oven. Use a scraping tool or wooden spoon to remove stuck bits. Pour off water and rinse. DO NOT USE SOAP. Allow the oven to dry. Wipe with a light coating of vegetable oil. Your oven is perfect for your next use.

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