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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Mozzarella Mashed Potato Casserole

What You Need:

3 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 eggs
1 (4 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated
3 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced and divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. butter

How to Make It:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover completely with water.
Place the saucepan on high heat and bring the water to a rapid boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes well in a large colander.
Place the potatoes in a bowl and mash with a potato masher or an electric mixer until completely smooth.
Slight beat the eggs in large mixing bowl with a fork.
Place both types of cheese in the bowl with the beaten eggs.
Sprinkle in 2 tbsp. of the parsley, the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients together.
Pour the egg mixture into the mashed potatoes.
With an electric mixer beat the potatoes for 2 minutes on medium speed or until all the ingredients are incorporate together well.
Heat up the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Spray a glass casserole dish with a non stick cooking spray.
Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
Dot the top of the potato mixture with the butter.
Bake 20 minutes or until completely heated through.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp. parsley over the top before serving.

This Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe Serves 8.

If you want to jazz up this casserole add some diced cooked ham or even some diced turkey to it.  Experiment with different types of cheeses to add flavor and color to your casserole.

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