Baked Mashed Potatoes

• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided use
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 pounds (4 cups) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 slices bread, crust removed, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• Season to taste with salt and pepper

Saut� celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons for topping.

Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Mash potatoes with potato masher or electric mixer, gradually add the milk. Stir in beaten eggs, bread cubes, the celery/onion mixture and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. .

Spread potato mixture evenly into a well-greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle top with reserved 2 tablespoons celery/onion mixture and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. .

Heat oven to 350�F. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 6 servings.

Comments by Lady Di: Very Good - July 15/2007

Source: Cooks Recipes.com