Grandpa Vellinga's Cheese and Potato Soup

How my dutch grandpa got his kids to eat vegetables, while basically negating all their goodness with cheese.
Good fats, right?

3 qts cubed potatoes
1-2 grated carrots
1-2 stalks grated celery
1/4 cup dry onions

Cook until tender. Make a thick white sauce in a large pan
3/4 cups flour
1 cube butter
1 1/2 - 2 qts milk
1 Tbs sugar
Salt
White pepper

Mash or beat vegetables with some cooking water until mostly smooth. Should be soupier than mashed potatoes. Mix with white sauce and 2-3 cups grated cheese until very thick. Serve with Butter Dips

Yummy Pototoes

aka "Utah Funeral Potatoes" aka "Traditional Easter Potatoes"

Insert Fiddler on the Roof line here. 

6-8 medium potatoes, boil with skins on and cool
1 stick butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Bread crumb or corn flake topping

Cooke potatoes, grate on to melted butter in casserole or 9x13 pan. Combine soup, onion, and sour cream. Pour over potatoes, top with cheese and bred crumbs. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes.