POTATOES VESUVIUS

5 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
boiling salt water
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Put potatoes into large saucepan and cover with boiling salted water. Cook about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.

Mash potatoes using hand mixer and then beat in the butter, eggs, salt and pepper. Whip until light and fluffy.

Reserve some mashed potatoes for decoration. Turn into buttered 2 quart casserole. Make a deep well in the center of the potatoes. Put cheese into center of the potatoes pressing down firmly.

Using a pastry bag make potato swirls around edges using reserved mashed potatoes.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Servings: 4
Source: My Great Recipe Cards