CHEESY POTATO SPOON BREAD

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From Vegetarian Times, Whip this dish together with leftover or store bought mashed potatoes. Serve with a salad. This looks really delicious, I cant wait to try it!

Provided by tracepaper

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons soy margarine
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cayenne pepper (optional)
4 large eggs, beaten or 1 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
10 ounces fat free cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Generously butter 6 1 cup ramekins or 2 quart souffle dish or casserole.
  • If using cold mashed potatoes, warm in large nonstick skillet or saucepan over med heat until very hot, stirring frequently frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Meanwhile, bring one cup of water to a boil. Put flour, margarine, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in mixing bowl, and pour boiling water over mixture. Using electric mixer on low, beat for 1 minute, and add very hot mashed potatoes. Beat again well. Add eggs, and beat again, until thoroughly combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix parsley, shredded cheese and cream cheese in mixing bowl. Scoop 1/2 cup potato mixture into each ramekin, or put 4 cups into a prepared casserole. Make a well in center and spoon in 2 heaping Tbs. of parsley cheese filling.
  • Cover filling with 4 tbsp potato mixture.
  • If using casserole, top with remaining potato mixture. Place ramekins or casserole on baking sheet.
  • Bake 50 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 955.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 22.9

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