Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Just for Two

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (300)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs

Directions

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.

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.

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recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Cynthia Indianapolis, IN 11-19-2009
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Outstanding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used buttermilk instead of milk--excellent potatoes. I will make them for Thanksgiving. Loved the crunch of the panko bread... crumbs and parmesan cheese. Read more
recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Pam Pasadena, TX 11-01-2009
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Good Potatoes
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This dish was very good; however, my boyfriend liked it better without the breading.
recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Danielle Charlotte, NC 10-03-2009
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Umm....YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so delicious. I love potatoes and finding new ways to make them even more delightful! This dish reminded me of a... cross between my moms baked mac and cheese (no pasta obviously) and of a twice baked potato (who doesnt love those little things!)Read more
recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Mev Greensboro, GA 09-26-2009
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"GREAT MAKE-AHEAD DISH"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I USED WHITE AND ORGANIC SWEET POTATOES. IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED THE ORGANIC SWEET POTATOES , YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT... AND YOU MAY NEVER USE THE UN-ORGANIC VARIETY AGAIN ( THIS HAS BEEN MY DISCOVERY). NOT ONLY WILL THE SWEET POTATOES ADD THEIR OWN FLAVOR (WHICH IS NOT AS STRONG AS A REGULAR SWEET POTATO - BUT HAS A MORE VELVETY TEXTURE), BUT THE DISH WILL THEN HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PUMPKINY COLOR THAT IS REALLY PRETTY FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER. ALSO, ADDING MELTED BUTTER TO THE BREADCRUMBS WILL INSURE A NICE TOASTED TOPPING. THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE AND REALLY APPRECIATE THE TIME-SAVING ASPECT OF PREPARING IT AHEAD.Read more
recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Barb Orland Park, IL 09-20-2009
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Wonderful holiday recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for dinner tonight and had to write a review, my first. We don't eat potatoes often, but I was trying to... use up some Yukon Golds. These potatoes looked like a dessert and tasted just as good. They were so light and fluffy. I'm going to serve them at Thanksgiving, as the dish can be made ahead. I did have to bake it another 5 minutes to brown the breadcrumbs. I try to follow the recipe exactly as written the first time I make it, but made some changes because of what I had on hand. I grated fresh mozzarella cheese, cooked the potatoes in part chicken broth part water, used skim milk and added garlic salt. Next time I will add some chives. Usually I make potato patties from lefover mashed potatoes, but my DH loved them as they are, and so we'll have them again. Try this recipe...it is a keeper! Read more
recipe Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
LAUREL Maple Valley, WA 09-16-2009
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Best mashed potatoes ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Not for the calorie conscious, but full of flavor! Excellent recipe!