Mom's Famous Potatoes

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Boil potatoes in salted water until not quite done.

Step 3: Drain, cool and scrape off peels.

Step 4: Grate potatoes into a large bowl, using the big holes of the grater.

Step 5: Peel onion, cut in half and slice very thin.

Step 6: Mix onions with potatoes.

Step 7: Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Step 8: Grate cheese and add to potatoes saving about 1 cup for top.

Step 9: Add sour cream and mix well.

Step 10: Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 11: Pile into a 9 X 13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cup of cheese.

Step 12: Sprinkle with paprika.

Step 13: Bake for approximately 1 hour.

Step 14: If prepared ahead and refrigerated, allow more baking time.