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Cheddar and Mashed Potato Gratin

4.5

(12)

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 minutes (includes baking time)

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup sliced shallots
6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon each chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and chives
1/4 cup (or more) whole milk
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon and shallots in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes and herbs. Mix in 1/4 cup milk, adding more milk if mixture is dry. Season potato mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer to 2-quart gratin dish. Sprinkle cheese over and bake until cheese is beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

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