SWISS CHEESE POTATOES

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You'll find a dish like this in German-Swiss restaurants, but it's super simple to pull together at home. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add celery and onion; cook until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Mash potato mixture, gradually adding 3/4 cup cheese, milk, butter, pepper and remaining salt. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is lightly browned, 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.