Mashed Potato Casserole (Perunasoselaatikko)

I enjoy sharing this dish with guests. It is based on a recipe from Beatrice A. Ojakangas' book, The Finnish Cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  medium potatoes, peeled
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup  cream or 1  cup milk
•  salt
• 6  tablespoons butter, divided
• 6  tablespoons  fine dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Cook the potatoes. When done cooking, drain the water and mash them in the pot. Transfer them to a mixing bowl.
2. Whip in the eggs, cream or milk, salt to taste, and 4 tablespoon butter; beat until very fluffy.
3. Turn into a buttered 1-quart casserole and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Dot with remaining two tablespoons butter.
4. Bake in a moderately hot oven (375 degrees farenheit) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is nicely browned.
5. Serve hot.