Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

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Prep 20 min  Cook 35 min   Ready 55 min

Ingredients :

• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 salt
• 2 tbsp plain, dry bread crumbs
• 1 black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.

2-Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well. Mix in the milk and melted butter. Mix in the mozzarella and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes. Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.

3-Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

by:kitchme.com