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Irish Potato Casserole

Idaho Preferred Staff
By Idaho Preferred Staff
Irish Potato Casserole
  • Serves: 4

Categorized: Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds (4 to 5 medium) Idaho potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons Idaho butter
  • 2 tablespoons Idaho flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Idaho milk
  • 2 hard-boiled local eggs, peeled & sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Idaho onion
  • 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs made with Idaho bread

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, drain; reserve.

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan. Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook until bubbly. Add milk; stir well. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

  • Combine potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, onion, salt, and pepper in lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Add white sauce; blend lightly with spatula. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over casserole. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot!