Volcano Potatoes – Too Retro!
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥔 Description: Transport yourself back to the nostalgic era of retro cuisine with these Volcano Potatoes! This delightful dish hails from an old edition of the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, evoking memories of classic comfort food. While the preparation and cooking times provided here are estimates (courtesy of my mom’s culinary expertise), they exclude the time required to cook the potatoes themselves. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any gathering, especially those with a retro-themed flair.
🍲 Recipe Category: Potato
🔍 Keywords: Vegetable, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 235.2
- Fat Content: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 41.3mg
- Sodium Content: 89.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.2g
- Protein Content: 6.6g
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 6
📝 Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Whip potatoes with enough hot milk to make light and fluffy, approximately 3/4 cup.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Pile the whipped potatoes into a greased 8-inch round baking dish, mounding them into a volcano shape.
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Create a crater in the center of the potato mound. (A handy tip from my mom: press a one-cup measuring cup about halfway into the potatoes, or a tad more, to form the crater.)
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Whip the cream until fluffy, then fold in the sharp cheddar cheese.
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Pour the cream and cheese mixture into the crater at the center of the potato volcano.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
Whether you’re whipping up a cozy family dinner or hosting a retro-themed soirée, these Volcano Potatoes are sure to be a hit! With their fluffy potato base, gooey cheese filling, and nostalgic appeal, they’re a delightful blast from the past that will have everyone coming back for more. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey back in time! 🌋🥔✨
