Mashed Potato Gratin

Everyone seems to have a Potato Gratin recipe in their family, and this is my family's, with the hallmark Italian flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese.

• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Unsalted butter for greasing casserole
• 2 ½ cups Progresso® chicken broth
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, diced
• ½ cup Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter 2-quart casserole. Pour broth into 2-quart saucepan. Add potatoes; stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Place colander over medium bowl; drain potatoes, reserving broth.

Step 2

Rinse and dry saucepan. Cook 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic in saucepan over low heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Return potatoes to saucepan with butter and garlic; mash with potato masher.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of the reserved broth to potatoes; mix until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Spoon potato mixture into casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the bread crumbs. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.