Cheddar Potato Puff with Almonds

Cheddar Potato Puff with Almonds

1 ½ lb. Potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 small Onion, chopped
2 T. Butter
2 Eggs
¾ C. Whipping Cream, warmed
½ C. ground Almonds
½ tsp. Salt
Dash Nutmeg
2oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded (1/2 C.)
¼ C. slivered Almonds

Preheat oven to 400. Grease a 1 ½ qt. baking dish. In large saucepan, boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in large bowl. In medium nonstick skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender, about 4 minutes. Add to potatoes. Using mixer, mash potatoes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time on low speed until smooth, a minute or so. Beat in the cream, then the ground almonds, salt and nutmeg. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and slivered almonds. Bake uncovered until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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