Italian Mashed Potatoes

These are very yummy, simple to make, and perfect for special occasions or pot luck dinners. You can easily adjust the amount, and you may use either instant potatoes, or home-made potatoes for this recipe. This is a perfect dish to make with your children. Sarah and I made them with Instant potatoes.

Italian Mashed Potatoes

4 cups instant potatoes
1 stick butter
2 cups half and half
2 cups water
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ¼ cups grated parmesan reggiano cheese
¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

Prepare a large, approx. 2 ½ quart casserole dish with butter, if necessary

Mix together instant potatoes, butter, half and half, and microwave for 3-4 minutes on high. (You may substitute home-made mashed potatoes for the instant, just prepare them with half-and-half and butter and skip the water).

Stir in the mozzarella and 1 cup of the parmesan cheese (don't skimp on the parmesan, use parmesan reggiano, not that stuff in the can).

Mix the breadcrumbs and the last ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

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