Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon plain, dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coast a 9 x 13 pan with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside

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.

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