Casserole of Potatoes Recipe ingredients

To prepare this Casserole of Potatoes Recipe, first peel and boil some good mealy potatoes, mash them with a little salt, butter, cream, and the yolk of 1 egg to every pint of potatoes. Beat them two or three minutes over the fire to dry them thoroughly, then place them on a shallow dish, and work them with the hands into the shape of a raised pie. Leave a hollow in the middle, ornament it with flutings, etc., brush it over with beaten egg, and brown it in a quick oven. Fill the inside with a ragout or mince, and serve hot.