Mashed Potato and Cheese Casserole
4 servings
60 minutes
Potato puree casserole with cheese is a cozy dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of mashed potatoes with the spiciness of cheese. The origins of this dish trace back to home cooking traditions when leftover puree was transformed into a fragrant casserole. The rich flavor of butter, melted cheese, and grated cheese is complemented by fresh notes of bell pepper, green onions, and herbs, creating a harmony of softness and a light crispy crust after baking. The casserole is perfect as a main dish or side, easily pairing with meat and vegetable additions. Its soft texture and rich creamy taste make it a favorite choice for family lunches and dinners, bringing warmth and pleasure to everyone who tries it.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil until cooked. Mash into puree, adding butter and processed cheese.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Butter: 100 g
- Processed cheese: 1 piece
2
To make the mashed potatoes fluffier, first mash the boiled potatoes with a masher, then add butter and beat with a mixer, then incorporate the processed cheese and mix the potato mixture well again with the mixer.
- Butter: 100 g
- Processed cheese: 1 piece
3
Salt the puree to taste and mix again. Add a raw egg and mix again.
- Salt: pinch
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
Add finely chopped vegetables: diced bell pepper, finely chopped green onion, and herbs. Then add grated cheese and mix the mass well again.
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Green onions: 2 stems
- Green: 1 bunch
- Cheese: 150 g
5
Place the potatoes in a greased dish and put them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes without covering.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Butter: 100 g