Rosemary Cheese Crusted Potatoes

 

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 T. olive oil

1 T. minced garlic (3 cloves)

4 c. sliced red potatoes (4 large)

1 t. seasoned salt

1/8 t. pepper

1/8 t. grated lemon rind

2 c. (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese

¼ c. dry bread crumbs

1 T. butter, melted

½ t. dried rosemary

 

In a large skillet, cook onions in oil until tender, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic, cook 1 minute.  Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, and lemon rind, remove from heat.  Layer half of the potato mixture in greased 1 ½ quart casserole, sprinkle with half of the cheese.  Repeat layers.  Combine bread crumbs, butter and rosemary, sprinkle over cheese.  Cover and bake 40  minutes.  Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes longer or until browned and bubbly.  Makes 6 servings.