RICCI'S POTATOES

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A terrific alternative to tired mashed potatoes for holiday meals. This dish must be started two days before serving but on the day of your meal, all you have to do is pop it in the oven. I don't know who Ricci is but this came through my family in Syracuse.

Provided by mar

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time P2DT1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 baking potatoes
1 cup butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Two days before serving, boil potatoes whole, with skins, until tender, about 25 minutes. When you can insert a fork and remove it easily, they are done. Drain, and refrigerate.
The day before serving, peel and grate the potatoes. I like to use a food processor with grating attachment. Place the potatoes into a large bowl and toss gently with melted butter, half-and-half, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
The day of the meal, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. You may broil for a minute at the end to brown the top if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 213.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g