Swiss Cheese Kugel Food

CHEESY LATKE KUGEL

Steps:

• NOTE: food.com did not recognize "frozen latkes" as an ingredient, so I used "frozen hash brown potatoes" instead. These are an acceptable substitute, but frozen latkes are preferred.
• Heat frozen latkes in oven per package directions to the point where they are reheated, but not yet fully crispy, usually about 1/2 to 2/3 of the package direction cooking time, or about 10 minutes in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven. Set aside to cool. When cooled to room temperature, shred the latkes by hand.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil or spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, add chopped onion, and sauté over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until soft but not brown. Add garlic and cook another minute.
• In a separate bowl, combine cooked onion, garlic, chives, sour cream, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, eggs, pepper, mustard powder, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
• Reserve approximately 3/4 cup of the shredded latkes for crust. Fold the rest of the shredded latkes into the onion-cheese mixture and combine by hand.
• Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
• Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Add the remaining shredded latkes and combine by hand.
• Spread the latke-Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
• Bake about 1 hour or until set with a golden brown crust.

SWISS POTATO PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat., Combine the flour and potato flakes; slowly stir into pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in cheese., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

SWISS POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender.
• Remove from heat and add potatoes Toss the shredded cheese with flour, salt and pepper.
• Add to skillet and blend well.
• In a small bowl, beat eggs and cream.
• Blend into the potato mixture.
• Spoon into a greased 9" square baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 350.
• Cool for five minutes, then cut in squares.
• This can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight.
• Cover before refrigerating.
• Remove from refrig about 30 minutes before baking and bake for about 30- 40 minutes until golden brown.