Mashed Potatoes au Gratin
December 1, 2023 • 0 comments
Mashed Potatoes au Gratin is a scrumptious side dish that's like a warm hug for your taste buds! Picture this: soft and buttery mashed potatoes, seasoned just right, then topped with a hearty sprinkle of cheese. It all gets baked until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. It's a match made in heaven! This dish takes the humble mashed potatoes to a whole new level of yum. It's perfect for making any meal feel extra special. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked!
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- Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
- (5-6) Russet Potatoes, Peeled & Cut into 1 in chunks
- (3 Cups) Chicken Broth
- (As needed) Butter to Grease Pan
- (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- (2) Shallots, Minced
- (1) Garlic Clove, Minced
- (1 Cup) Half & Half
- (1 tsp) Kosher Salt
- (1 Cup) Parmesan, Grated
- (2 Cups) Gruyere, Grated
Directions
- Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with the chicken broth. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent and tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Transfer the potatoes and chicken broth to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter mixture and half-and-half. Use a handheld electric mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Stir in the salt, 1 cup of the Gruyere and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup Gruyere and 1/2 cup Parmesan. (The dish can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated until ready to bake.)
- Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Recipe credit:The Food Network
