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.

Tiana Brian
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Nonkululeko Matolweni
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The volcano is a really fun presentation and the potatoes and cheese sauce are delicious.


Heera Gujjar7
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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is amazing and the potatoes are so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatima Khatoon
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best mashed potato dish he'd ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Myron Royston
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I always have mashed potatoes leftover from Thanksgiving and Christmas, so this is a great way to use them up.


Adan warraich Mjtba warraich
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My kids love it! They love helping me make the volcano and then they love eating it even more.


Usman Faiyaz
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the mashed potatoes and the cheese sauce. It's the perfect comfort food.


Loveth Ceremal
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The potatoes were perfectly fluffy and the cheese sauce was amazing.


Evaline Nyambura
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in cooking. My kids loved helping me make the volcano and they were so excited to eat it.


Gaming with Free Fire
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. My family loved it.


nano khan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Nafiza Islam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The volcano is a really fun presentation and the potatoes and cheese sauce are delicious.


Wavah Baker Digo
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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is amazing and the potatoes are so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ben Gibson
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best mashed potato dish he'd ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Waseem khan Waseem khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I always have mashed potatoes leftover from Thanksgiving and Christmas, so this is a great way to use them up.


Tiana Lilley
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My kids love it! They love helping me make the volcano and then they love eating it even more.


Bruce Dennis
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the mashed potatoes and the cheese sauce. It's the perfect comfort food.


Md Mintu
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The potatoes were perfectly fluffy and the cheese sauce was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Malcom Butler
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This recipe is a total winner! The mashed potato volcano was a huge hit with my family and friends. It was cheesy, flavorful, and so much fun to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.