Number 19 in the Callaway recipe pages is Potato Casserole. I'm actually ashamed looking at it, since I called Mom and asked for it about a year ago and she played dumb. "I don't remember what you're talking about?" "Mom, remember my favorite side dish for Easter? I asked for it all the time?" "I'm sure you'll find something."
And it was here, all along. I actually made it for brunch when my brother was crashing with us while attending a local conference for brainiacs. He didn't remember it, either. (my own private world...)
I actually thought it was a bit too greasy when I made for Dr. Kwisco, so I tried to reduce some things. Like the cheddar. Cheddar can be a bit on the oily side, so I reduced it somewhat. And if I do it again for my own private Easter dinner, I'll probably saute the onion first.
I doubled this for a family dinner this past weekend and it worked fine. Just get a huge bowl to mix it, and thaw the potatoes first.
Potato Casserole
2 lb hashbrown potatoes (frozen, shredded are best, but I remember the southern-style diced ones from my imaginary past)
1/2 c margarine (as IF! Switch this to butter and live longer.)
1/2 chopped onion (sauted if desired)
16 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken (required casserole element- I would have subbed if I could have come up with something)
2 c grated cheddar cheese
Stir all together and put in a 9x13 pan. Top with 1/4 stick of butter melted and mixed with crushed cornflakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until golden on top and bubbly on bottom.
And it was here, all along. I actually made it for brunch when my brother was crashing with us while attending a local conference for brainiacs. He didn't remember it, either. (my own private world...)
I actually thought it was a bit too greasy when I made for Dr. Kwisco, so I tried to reduce some things. Like the cheddar. Cheddar can be a bit on the oily side, so I reduced it somewhat. And if I do it again for my own private Easter dinner, I'll probably saute the onion first.
I doubled this for a family dinner this past weekend and it worked fine. Just get a huge bowl to mix it, and thaw the potatoes first.
Potato Casserole
2 lb hashbrown potatoes (frozen, shredded are best, but I remember the southern-style diced ones from my imaginary past)
1/2 c margarine (as IF! Switch this to butter and live longer.)
1/2 chopped onion (sauted if desired)
16 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken (required casserole element- I would have subbed if I could have come up with something)
2 c grated cheddar cheese
Stir all together and put in a 9x13 pan. Top with 1/4 stick of butter melted and mixed with crushed cornflakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until golden on top and bubbly on bottom.
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