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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

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Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF often need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.

This mashed potatoes recipe is untraditional - and delicious! It's also packed with plenty of calcium to maximize bone density.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

Potatoes:

  • 4 c. prepared instant potatoes
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3/4 c. parmesan cheese
  • 9 slices of bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1/4 c. onion, chopped finely
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic

Topping:

  • 1/4 c. butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 slices bacon, crumbled
  • 1 c. dry bread crumbs

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, bacon, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Place potato mixture in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. To make the topping, place the melted butter, parmesan cheese, bacon, and bread crumbs in another bowl and mix well.
  5. Spread topping mixture over potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Serves: 10

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

350 calories
13 g protein
23 g fat
268 mg calcium
724 mg sodium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: July 2003

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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