Mashed Potato Casserole (Perunasoselaatikko) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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