Bacon Gruyere Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
Bacon Gruyere Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe - is a super decadently, easy, make ahead comfort food recipe. Grab potatoes, butter, cheese, and bacon. Its time for big comfort food hugs!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (cut in small chunks)
- 5 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp back pepper
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbs butter
- 2 cups grated gruyere (1 cup for mash/1cup to top)
- 5 scallions (chopped)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- First, add potatoes, salt, and chicken stock to a pot.
- Now turn the heat to medium high.
- When the stock boils, cook for 15 minutes and drain.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and add mustard, black pepper, and cream.
- Now mash until creamy consistency.
- Next add the 1 cup of gruyere, half the scallions, and mix.
- Add mashed potatoes to a buttered baking dish.
- (NOTE: If you want to make ahead, stop here. Cover and put in the refridge until ready to use.)
- Next top the potatoes with the remaining cheese. Put on top rack in oven, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the cheese browns slightly.
- Finally top with bacon and remaining scallions and enjoy!