Grated Potato Casserole
I may have found it, the perfect side: easy, make-ahead, feeds a crowd, budget-friendly ~ and who doesn’t love a creamy potato situation?
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Equipment
- 1 1/2 qt gratin or casserole dish mine is an 8x10" oval
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, or half and half
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 large russet (baking) potatoes, or about 1 1/2 lbs
- 1 cup heaped shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and butter your casserole well. This helps prevent sticking and promotes that wonderful crispy crust, too.
- Whisk the 3 large eggs and 1 1/2 cups whole milk together well in a large bowl or large measuring cup. Whisk in the 1 tsp coarse salt, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 2 Tbsp all purpose flour. Set aside.
- Peel your 2 large russet (baking) potatoes and shred them. I like to do this with the shredding attachment on my food processor because it makes nice thick dry shreds. But you can do it with the coarse side of a box grater. Note: grate your potatoes just before adding them to the batter or they will start to turn brown. Do not soak them in water ~ you don't want to lose that starch!
- Add the grated potatoes to the egg batter, along with the 1 cup heaped shredded sharp cheddar cheese and toss to combine. Turn into your prepared baking dish. Flatten the potato shreds down into the batter so it's more or less a smooth surface. Dot with 2 Tbsp butter, if desired.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden. If your oven or pan differs from mine your baking time may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 192 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 0.01 g · Cholesterol: 89 mg · Sodium: 190 mg · Potassium: 493 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 318 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 179 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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