February 2002 Recipe of the Month: Swiss Potato Kugel
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 cups shredded or diced, cooked potatoes
¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup half & half cream
2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
Tomato slices and fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet, sauté; onions in butter, until tender. Remove from heat, add potatoes. Toss cheese with flour, salt and pepper. Add to skillet and blend well.
In a small bowl, combine the eggs and cream. Stir into the potato mixture. Spoon into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Garnish with tomato and thyme if desired.
NOTE: Recipe can be prepared the day before, covered, and refrigerated overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake 30-40 minutes.
