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Mashed Potatoes with Fontina and Italian Parsley

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Mashed Potatoes with Fontina and Italian ParsleyPornchai Mittongtare

Creamy potatoes are baked in a casserole.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds medium-size russet potatoes
3/4 cup half and half
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 1/4 cups (packed) grated Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Using small knife, pierce potatoes in several places. Place potatoes on small baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with skewer, about 1 hour. Cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Bring half and half to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Scrape potatoes from skin into large bowl. Using ricer, food mill or potato masher, mash potatoes. Mix in half and half. Add butter; stir vigorously until butter melts and potatoes are smooth. Stir in 2/3 of cheese and 3 tablespoons parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake potatoes until heated through and cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

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