Ingredients

  • 4 lb. Idaho potatoes
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1/4 c. grated onion
  • 2 egg yolks or Egg Beaters
  • 4 egg whites
  • thin sliced onion slices
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of cream of tartar
  • pepper to taste

Method

  • Peel, cook and mash the potatoes in ricer.
  • Work fast and keep warm.
  • Melt butter and cream in microwave if possible.
  • Add the egg yolks to mashed potatoes and fold in melted butter and cream. (Note:
  • If more milk or cream is needed, add.)
  • Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
  • Fold in 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  • Add a pinch of cream of tartar.