Shelly's Recipe

OVEN-BAKED SOUR CREAM AND CHEESE MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Category: Hash Brown Potatoes/Casseroles

3 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper

Preheat oven to 375. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the potatoes and 1 tsp of the salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain, place in the bowl and mix just until fluffy. Do not over-mix. Add the milk or half-and-half, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, the scallions, the remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and the pepper and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

(At this point you can wrap the dish and refrigerate for up to one day before baking.) Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (45 to 55 minutes if the dish was refrigerated), until browned and bubbling on top. Serve warm. Serves 8