Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

My children devour mashed potatoes.  This recipe used a mixture of golden and russet potatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.  The result is a creamy and delicious baked potato dish that we absolutely devoured. 

Ingredients: 

3 russet potatoes peeled and cubed

3 golden potatoes peeled and cubes

1 tablespoon butter

4 tablespoons butter

½ cup nonfat milk

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese divided

Salt to taste

Directions: 

1. Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.  Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil.  Boli for 10-15 minutes until potatoes soften. 
2. Drain potatoes and add to a stand mixer with 4 tablespoons of butter and milk.  Whip until potatoes are mashed.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Meanwhile preheat oven to 400 degrees.  
4. Add one tablespoon of butter to an 8×8 dish and place the dish in the oven while it preheats to melt the butter. 
5. Add ½ of the mozzarella cheese and all but a tablespoon of the parmesan cheese to the mashed potatoes and whisk in. 
6. Add salt or pepper to taste. 
7. Transfer the mashed potatoes to the 8×8 dish. 
8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top. 
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a golden brown crust begins to develop. 
10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. 
11. Enjoy!!