Oven-Baked Mashed Potatoes
8 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup half-and-half
¾ tsp salt
2 T butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups sour cream
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
½ cup onion, chopped
Topping
1 cup butter-flavored crackers, crushed
2 T butter, melted
Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain. Mash down and transfer to large bowl. Add half-and-half, salt, and butter. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in beaten eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, and onions. Place in 3-quart baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix crushed cracker crumbs with butter; sprinkle over top of potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. Crumbs should be lightly browned. Makes 12 to 14 servings.