Mashed Potato Gratin

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter for greasing casserole
• 2 1/2 cups Progresso® chicken broth
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, diced (5 cups)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter 2-quart casserole. Pour broth into 2-quart saucepan.
2. Add potatoes; stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Place colander over medium bowl; drain potatoes, reserving broth.
3. Rinse and dry saucepan. Cook 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic in saucepan over low heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Return potatoes to saucepan with butter and garlic; mash with potato masher.
5. Add 1 cup of the reserved broth to potatoes; mix until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon potato mixture into casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the bread crumbs.
6. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.