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Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dry Bread Crumbs
  • 1 stick Butter melted
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing baking dish
  • Salt and Black Pepper for taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Coat baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter
  3. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until very tender
  4. Drain water, transfer to mixing bowl
  5. Add milk and melted butter and mix together
  6. Mix in the Mozzarella cheese and 3/4 Parmesan Cheese
  7. Season with salt & pepper
  8. Pour mashed pototatoes into greased baking dish
  9. Mix bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan Cheese together, add to top of mashed potatoes
  10. Bake, uncovered in oven for 20 minutes
  11. Serve hot

Notes

The key to achieving the perfect texture in your mashed potatoes lies in cooking the Russet potatoes until they are very tender. This ensures that they mash smoothly, creating a creamy base that allows the cheeses to meld seamlessly, providing a luscious mouthfeel and rich flavor.

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