Filled Potato Baskets Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Potatoes package1 , shredded
 Egg1 Large
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Frozen peas -1 package (10-ounce size)
 Pearl onions-1 package (10-ounce size)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Pimiento2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Pepper1 Dash

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

MAKING
2) Defrost potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Crumble to separate shreds.
3) Take a medium bowl, and beat egg with salt. Fold in potatoes and blend well.
4) Butter six (6-ounce) custard cups and put them on cookie sheet. Put potato mixture evenly in the cups.
5) Using a fork, press potatoes over bottom and sides to form baskets.
6) Now, bake for 30 minutes, or until mixture is lightly browned on bottom and rim.
7) Remove the cookie sheet to wire rack and let it sit for 2 minutes.
8) Remove the baskets and lift them out. Place in the oven for 5 minutes to dry slightly.
9) Cook the peas and onions as package instructions and drain water from pan,
10) Toss vegetables with butter, pimiento and pepper.
11) Fill this mixture into baskets.

SERVING
12) Serve filled potato baskets.
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