Baked Mashed Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I saw this on Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. So, I tried it out, and oh my goodness! The potatoes were so good, even before baking them, that my boyfriend and I were licking the spoon like it was cake batter. The cheeses really are what make this a winner. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter |
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 cup whole milk |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese |
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
3. Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well.
5. Mix in the milk and melted butter.
6. Mix in the mozzarella and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.
7. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
8. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
9. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend.
10. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes.
11. ***Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.***
12. Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
13. The recipe said 6-8 servings, but it seemed to make so much more.
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