Potato Casserole

 Potato Casserole Directions

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 1 1/2 sticks butter (6 ounces)
• 2 small (3 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 jar (2 oz) chopped spicy pepper, drained
• 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
• 6 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation Steps:

1. Cook Potatoes: Boil the quartered potatoes in water for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash them.

2. Mix Ingredients: Add the butter and cream cheese to the mashed potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

3. Combine Other Ingredients: Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, chopped spicy pepper, green pepper, green onions, Parmesan cheese, milk, and salt.

4. Prepare Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into a lightly buttered 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish.

5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.

6. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

7. Optional Preparation: You can prepare the casserole the night before (except for the cheese topping) and refrigerate it, covered. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.