POTATO NESTS WITH PEAS

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I SERVE potatoes with just about every meal. Besides using this recipe as a side dish, I discovered I could serve it as a main dish for a lighter meal. It satisfies the appetite well, especially for us older folks. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. -Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup hot mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dash dill weed
2 teaspoons butter
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained

Steps:

In a bowl, combine potatoes and egg yolk; mix well. Stir in the cheese. , Spoon 2 mounds onto a greased baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, shape each mound into a 4-in. nest. Sprinkle with dill; dot with butter. Bake at 350° until potatoes are golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Fill nest with peas. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.