Sunday, December 5, 2010

Gratin Potatoes for Marissa

Mashed Potatoes Gratin


This is a great recipe for leftover mashed potatoes, or a recipe to prepare in advance, This will allow you more time for other recipe preparations.


3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes

3 eggs well beaten (to reduce the saturated fat, use 3 eggs but only 1 yolk)

1 cup of grated cheese, either Swiss or Cheddar (low fat cheese is OK)


Combine all ingredients and spread evenly in a buttered gratin dish.


On top of the potatoes, spread a little parmesan cheese (1 tbsp.) or extra cheese from the recipe above.


Cover and hold in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake.


To finish, place in a 380 degree oven for 35-45 minutes until top is golden.


Additional flavorings can be added to the potatoes, such as:


1/4 cup of chopped cooked bacon or prosciutto.

1/4 cup of chopped scallion/green onion

1/4 cup of frozen or fresh peas

1/4 cup of fresh diced tomato

1/4 cup of diced artichoke hearts or bottoms

1/2 tsp of chopped garlic


If you enjoy sour cream, garnish the top of the gratin with a tbsp of fat free sour cream.


Note: Anytime a recipe calls for a buttered dish, you can substitute olive oil to reduce additional saturated fat from your recipe.

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