4-5 medium potatoes, pared & chunked
boiling salted water
1/2 cup butter OR margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 cup shredded medium to sharp cheddar cheese
put potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with boiling salted water. cook about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. drain. mash potatoes using a hand mixer and then beat in the butter, eggs, salt & pepper. whip until light & fluffy. turn into a buttered 2-qt casserole. make a deep well in the center of the potatoes put cheese into the center of the potatoes, pressing it down firmly bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.
4 servings.
FOR 2 SERVINGS: HALF THE INGREDIENTS, USE A 1 QT CASSEROLE, AND BAKE FOR 15 MINUTES.
FOR 8 SERVINGS: DOUBLE THE INGREDIENTS, USE A 3-QT CASSEROLE, AND BAKE FOR 30-35 MINUTES.