Grandma Vi's Potatoes

Submitted by Hillary Mack Stirling


Title: Grandma Vi's Potatoes
Description:This mashed-potato casserole is named in honor of Violet Janie Atwood, the inventor of the recipe.   It was also known in our house as "Depression Potatoes" since the recipe came out of the Great Depression.   But don't let that name fool you, this dish is a family favorite!
Ingredients:6-8 medium potatoes (or box equivelant) mashed
2 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
1 medium onion, diced
4 links breakfast sausage (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:If using sausage, saute onions and sausage together until sausage is cooked and onions are tender.   If not using sausage, saute onions in 1 Tbs butter or margerine.

Tear up the slices of bread into bite-sized chunks.   Add the bread, milk, sausage, and onions to the mashed potatoes and stir together.   Season to taste.

If using sausage, serve as a main dish with a salad and/or vegetables.   If not using sausage, serve as a side dish.

Number Of Servings:Makes 6 3/4 cup servings.

Preparation Time:If using box or leftover potatoes, 15 minutes.   Otherwise, 30 minutes.