Ingredients:
6 large potatoes
1/2 cup oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
12 ozs. mushrooms sliced or diced
1/2 teaspoons salt,divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
paprika
freshly ground pepper
Method:
1. Drop potatoes in boiling water to cover in a large saucepan.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
4. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil. Add onions. Saute over medium heat until golden (about 15 minutes).
5. Remove about 1/2 cup sauteed onions to mix with potatoes. Add mushrooms and another tablespoon of the oil to remaining onions. Saute until mushrooms are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Let Cool.
6. Peel potatoes. Mash with a potato masher in a large bowl.
7. Add remaining oil, reserved sauteed onions, salt and pepper, any mushroom liquid and eggs to the potatoes. Mix well.
8. In greased 2 qt casserole, layer half of the potato mixture. Top with the mushrooms, then add another layer of potatoes. Smooth top. Sprinkle with paprika.
9. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until the top is firm and the edges are golden.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon out.
). Rinse, and drain.
