Recipe of the Month: Swiss Potato Kugel

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

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine the eggs and cream. Stir into the potato mixture. Spoon into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
3. 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.

Servings 9

Author: Virginia Dupree, Willow Springs, NC

• casseroles
• potatoes
• side dish