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Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who often need to consume additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

This mashed potatoes recipe is untraditional — and delicious! It's also packed with plenty of calcium to maximize bone density.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

Potatoes:

  • 4 c. prepared instant potatoes
  • 11/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3/4 c. parmesan cheese
  • 9 slices of bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1/4 c. onion, chopped finely
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic

Topping:

  • 1/4 c. butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 slices bacon, crumbled
  • 1 c. dry bread crumbs

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (176ºC).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, bacon, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Place potato mixture in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. To make the topping, place the melted butter, parmesan cheese, bacon, and bread crumbs in another bowl and mix well.
  5. Spread topping mixture over potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Serves: 10

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
365 calories
15 g protein
24 g fat
311 mg calcium
896 mg sodium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, CNSC, LD/N
Date reviewed: July 2012

 
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