Name: Cheddar and Mashed Potato Gratin
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 min
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

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

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.

TagsGratin Bacon Cured Meat Meat Shallot Vegetable Potato Root Vegetable Cheddar Cheese Dairy Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Easy Oven Bake Bon Appétit

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