Jan 16, 2012

Potato & Cheese Casserole

Recipe from Sandy Olsen

2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled & diced into 2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
½ cup green onion, thinly sliced
2 tbls butter or margarine
4 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
½ cup Half & Half
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
8 oz cold Brie or Camembert cheese with rind removed, diced into ½-inch pieces
Thyme or parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.  Drain well.  Meanwhile, sauté garlic and green onion in butter for 2 minutes or until softened.  Mash potatoes.  Beat in garlic, butter mixture, cream cheese, half & half, salt, and pepper.  Fold in Brie or Camembert cheese.  Place in 1½ quart baking dish.  Bake 15 minutes or until top begins to lightly brown.  Garnish with thyme or parsley.