Mashed Potatoes Baked With Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 large Idaho potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 egg, beaten
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or other cheese

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    284 calories; 11 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 75 milligrams cholesterol; 201 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Peel potatoes and rinse well.
2. Place potatoes and garlic in a saucepan with water to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and mash and place in a saucepan.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Heat milk in a saucepan.
5. Add butter and nutmeg to milk. Stir with a wooden spatula until butter melts. Add milk gradually to the potatoes, stirring with a spatula. Add egg and blend well. Add salt, if desired, and pepper.
6. Spoon potatoes into a heatproof serving dish measuring 1 1/2 by 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches.
7. Smooth top with a spatula and sprinkle with cheese. Place potatoes under broiler until nicely browned.

40 minutes