Mashed Potato Bake Recipe

Ingredients

5 med. russet potatoes, peeled and cut up

1/2 stick butter

1 C. grated mozzarella cheese

1/3 C. parmesan cheese

1/2 C. half and half

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. pepper

salt to taste

Topping:

2 T. butter, melted

1/3 C. panko breadcrumbs

1 1/2 T. parmesan cheese

dried basil

Directions

Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes well. Add in the butter and mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Stir in both cheeses, half and half, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Pour into a buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Combine the butter, panko and parmesan cheese. Spread over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with a little dried basil. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.