Golden Potato Surprise Recipe

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I've had this recipe forever and have tinkered with it over the years to perfect it. Now it's a family favorite. I serve it a lot during the holidays. —Karen Sheets, Shelton, Washington

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Golden Potato Surprise Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

4 to 5 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In large saucepan, melt butter. Saute onions until tender; stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; let cool slightly. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard. Pour sauce over potatoes; transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 353 calories, 25 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 448 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Golden Potato Surprise in Country Extra November 1990, p49