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Italian Baked Mashed Potatoes

Italian baked mashed potatoes with mozzarella and Pecorino Romano is a simple but delicious side dish that's perfect alongside any main course!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds (1.6kg) Russet potatoes peeled and quartered, see notes below
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (30g) salt for boiling potatoes
  • 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (360g) whole milk
  • 1 cup (90g) grated pecorino romano cheese divided
  • 1 cup (113g) shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Place the potatoes and salt into a large pot and overfill with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a moderate boil. Cover pot leaving lid slightly ajar.
  2. Once potatoes are fork tender (about 20-25 minutes) drain in a colander.
  3. While the potatoes are draining heat butter and milk over low heat. Preheat oven to 375°F and set the rack to the middle level.
  4. Rice the still-warm potatoes into the dry pot that was used for boiling. After all potatoes have been riced pour in the milk mixture, 3/4 cup each of both cheeses, and the parsley and gently stir to incorporate.
  5. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Once the potatoes taste great, mix in the two eggs and pour the contents into a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Floury/starchy potatoes (Russet, Idaho) work great for this dish but Yukon Gold are also a good choice.
  • Rice the potatoes into the still-hot pot that was used for boiling.  The residual heat of the pot will further dry out the potatoes.
  • A few cloves of minced garlic added to the butter and milk makes a great addition.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or mirwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6.7g (2%) Protein 8.2g (16%) Fat 13.7g (21%) Saturated Fat 8.1g (41%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 447mg (19%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 1.9g (4%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6.7g 2%
Protein 8.2g 16%
Fat 13.7g 21%
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 1.9g 4%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.