POTATO VOLCANO

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Kids of all ages get a kick out of this recipe. I make it by mounding mashed potatoes into the shape of a mountain, putting a crater in the middle, and filling it with cheese sauce and drizzling some down the sides like lave. Then I broil it until it's bubbling and brown.-Beatta Robben, Grinnell, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 10 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHEESE SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 cups American cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well; mash with milk. Add butter and salt; beat until fluffy. Mound potato mixture about 4 in. high on a 9-in. broiler-proof pan; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted. , With a large spoon, form a well 3 to 3-1/2 in. deep and 2-in. wide in the potato mixture. Pour cheese sauce into the well and drizzle down the sides. Broil 4 to 6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until the cheese sauce is browned and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Mostafa juba
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My kids had a blast making this potato volcano! It was a great way to learn about science and have some fun at the same time.


Ronald muwonge
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This was a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved watching the volcano erupt and learning about the science behind it.


Gilda Cabral
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I made this for my kids' science fair project and it was a huge hit! The volcano erupted perfectly and the kids loved it.


Samir Rawal
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This is a great recipe for a science fair project or just for fun. My kids loved it!


Manuel Fernandez ventura
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My kids had a blast making this potato volcano! It was a great way to learn about science and have some fun at the same time.


Godwill Samson
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This was a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved watching the volcano erupt and learning about the science behind it.


ant g
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I made this for my kids' science fair project and it was a huge hit! The volcano erupted perfectly and the kids loved it.


Hiram Guerrero
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This is a great recipe for a science fair project or just for fun. My kids loved it!


Vonda Whited
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My kids had a blast making this potato volcano! It was a great way to learn about science and have some fun at the same time.


Allah ditta Allah ditta
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This was a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved watching the volcano erupt and learning about the science behind it.


Michelle M Miles
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I made this for my kids' science fair project and it was a huge hit! The volcano erupted perfectly and the kids loved it.


Norman Hendrickson
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This is a great recipe for a science fair project or just for fun. My kids loved it!


Rojina Soltani
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This was a really fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved watching the volcano erupt!


Kayleen Matthews
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My kids had a blast making this potato volcano! It was a great science experiment and a fun way to learn about eruptions.