Classic Potato Surprise
Makes 4 to 6 servings
2 ½ pound potatoes
3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs, divided
8 ounces fontina cheese cut into chunks
¼ cup freshly grated sharp provolone cheese
¼ pound Prosciutto, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
In large saucepan, cook potatoes in boiling water over medium-low heat
until tender; drain. Cool slightly; peel and cut in half. Press
potatoes through food mill or mash until smooth. Combine potatoes,
melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, egg, egg white, salt and nutmeg
in large bowl; mix until smooth. Set aside
Sprinkle ½ of bread crumbs in well-buttered 9-inch-round baking dish.
Tilt dish to coat.
Spread about ½ of potato mixture on bottom and side of dish.
Combine fontina, provolone and prosciutto in small bowl. Sprinkle over
potato mixture in dish.
Cover with remaining potato mixture’ sprinkle with remaining bread
crumbs. Dot with pieces of butter.
Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 40 minutes or until thin crust
forms Let stand 5 minutes.
Invert baking dish onto serving plate, tapping gently to remove. Serve
immediately.
Hearty Breakfast Custard Casserole
Makes 4 to 5 servings
1 pound baking potatoes
Salt and pepper
8 ounces bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled, or 6 ounces finely diced
ham or 6 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup julienne-sliced roasted red pepper or 2-ounce jar sliced
pimentos
3 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion tops, or ¾ teaspoon dried
thyme or oregano leaves
Salsa or yogurt (optional)
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter 8 or 9-inch square baking dish or
other small casserole. Peel potatoes and slice very thin; arrange half
of potatoes in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cover with half of sausage or ham. Arrange remaining potatoes on top;
sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with remaining sausage and red
pepper. Beat eggs, milk and chives until blended. Pour over potatoes.
Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake 35 to 45 minutes, or
until potatoes are tender. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more.
Serve with Salsa and yogurt, if desired. |
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