Betty's Irish Potato Casserole- St. Patrick's Day

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Mar. 18, 2014

Betty demonstrates how to make an Irish Potato Casserole. This is a great side dish for a St. Patrick's Day meal.

Ingredients

Potato 6 Medium ((Russet potatoes used))
Butter 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , melted
Finely shredded cheddar cheese 2 Cup (32 tbs)
Sour cream 2 Cup (32 tbs)
Sliced green onion tops 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Ground white pepper 1/4 Teaspoon
Other ingredient
Butter 2 Tablespoon , melt

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Peel and boil potatoes to crisp tender stage. Drain well and pop in refrigerator to chill, for 4 hours or so.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

MAKING

3. Into a large mixing bowl, grate chilled, cooked potato and set aside.

4. In a saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter and shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir occasionally and cook over low heat until cheese is almost melted.

5. Remove the saucepan from heat and gently blend in sour cream, green onion, salt, and white pepper.

6. Pour the cheese butter mixture over grated potatoes. Fold gently.

7. Into 2-quart casserole dish, transfer the mixture, drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter evenly over top.

8. Pop the casserole dish in oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until golden and crusty on top.

SERVING

9. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 10

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 322Calories from Fat 207

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g35.4%

Saturated Fat 14 g70%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 384 mg16%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 8 g16%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet