PUFFED POTATOES WITH CHEESE

Puffed Potatoes With Cheese image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large onion, minced
1 tablespoon butter
8 medium boiling potatoes, cooked, drained and mashed
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Saute the onion in a tablespoon butter until translucent and tender.
Combine the mashed potatoes with remaining butter, cheese, milk, salt and pepper and cooked onion, and place over low heat until cheese and butter are melted. Fold in beaten eggs.
Turn into a greased two-quart casserole or souffle dish and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, until potatoes are puffed and brown. Serve.
The dish may be prepared in advance, leaving only the baking to be done before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 695 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram