Shake up your basic mashed or baked potato recipe with these oven-baked mashed potato cakes. The cheese, chives, and sour cream make them flavorful and delicious. And did I mention they have cauliflower and are gluten-free. It's also a great way to use up left-over mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
4-5 Medium White Potatoes1/2 to 3/4 head cauliflower3/4 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)Black pepper to taste1 tsp fresh chives (chopped)
Directions
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Planning a Holiday Cards Fundraiser
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STEP 1: Arrange an afternoon for students to draw holiday images. The images should be simple line drawings with lots of white background.
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UPDATE: Also view the article I wrote following the Newburyport PTO kitchen tour HERE
[View THIS post titled 2022 Newburyport Kitchen Tour Fundraiser to read more about the full event as I toured these beautiful kitchens.]
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