Potato Puff

Name: Potato Puff
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 cup 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Directions

1

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
2

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, salt, basil and pepper. Gradually stir into mashed potatoes. Fold in 1 cup cheese. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into potato mixture.
3

Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.