Wednesday Recipes: Cheddar Potato Casserole

Looking for a new side dish that's easy and yummy and different. Here you go...you're welcome. :)

Cheddar Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

3 cups mashed potatoes, seasoned (aka leftovers)

4 eggs, separated

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion

1/2 small green pepper, finely diced (I have a son who hates peppers so I added more green onion)

1/2 teaspoon celery salt (or celery seeds if you don't have celery salt)

Salt to taste (or not)

Paprika

Parsley sprig, for garnish

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in a bowl. Bring to room temperature.

2. Beat egg yolks into potatoes until well mixed. Stir in cheese, onion, green pepper, and celery salt. Salt to taste.

3. In a small, dry bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into potato mixture.

4. Spoon into a well buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

5. Garnish with parsley sprig. Serve immediately.

6. Good with meatballs, meatloaf, or pot roast.

7. Tip: You may use fresh, instant, or leftover mashed potatoes.

Serves: 4. Prep time about 20 minutes. Baking time 30 minutes.

Note: Comes from My Great Recipes, recipe cards, 1990.