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October 3, 2011
Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes
Tasty Potato Dishes
Prep time:
35–40 mins.Bake Time:
5 minutes“Mozzarella cheese and mashed potatoes are wonderful together. This dish has mozzarella mashed withthe potatoes and melted on top, too.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 11/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 20–25 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
2
Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot. Mash the potatoes, garlic, butter, cream, salt, pepper and 1 cup mozzarella with a potato masher until there are no lumps.
3
Spoon the mixture into a2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley.
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Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
This potato dish goes well with roast pork loin and baby carrots tossed with butter and fresh rosemary.
Great Ideas
Great Ideas
• Five cloves of garlic can pack a punch, but boiling the garlic cloves mellows and sweetens their strong flavor.
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