Baked Mashed Potato Casserole with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
The mashed potatoes’ reputation as it is in this generation has been a really well-known technique of utilizing your leftover potatoes; this would not only save your budget but it is also a really tasty food which all the kids love. This baked mashed potato casserole is one way of utilizing your leftover potatoes in an amazingly delicious way. A super cheesy and deliciously filling dish for your whole bunch of family for Thanksgiving, this would surely satisfy everyone right to the brim. With its crusty, cheesy topping and its creamy mashed potatoes, everyone would surely love it. Now, here’s how to make this easy and budget-saving casserole dish for your Thanksgiving pot luck!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (15 g)
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (450 g)
- 1 cup whole milk (225 g)
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted (120 g)
- 1½ cups grated mozzarella (150 g)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (90 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (30 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven setting it to 400 degrees F; coat a 13x9 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside for later use.
- Meanwhile, prepare a large deep saucepan and boil the potatoes in salted water until they are absolutely tender, or for about 15 minutes. Drain salted water after potatoes are cooked through. Return the potatoes to the same pot and mash thoroughly.
- Stir in the milk and melted butter after the potatoes are mashed well enough. Add the mozzarella cheese and ¾ cup of Parmesan; sprinkle with salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, stir in bread crumbs and the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese together and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture into the mashed potatoes in the baking dish. Cover and chill; this recipe can be prepared ahead of time for about 6 hours.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
