TUSCAN CHEESE POTATO BAKE

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A beautiful side dish that's ready in under an hour, it makes a good accompanyment to most any meat. It's also a great dish for a potluck supper! Recipe & photo: Midwestliving.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Potatoes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb red potatoes
3 or 4 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 c butter
1 c buttermilk
1 c fontina cheese, shredded (4 oz.)
1 c parmesan cheese, finely shredded (4 oz.)
1/3 c crumbled blue cheese
1/2 c panko (japanese-style) bread crumbs
1/4 tsp dried italian seasoning, crushed
1 Tbsp olive oil
snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub potatoes; cut into 1-inch pieces. In large saucepan cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water 12 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • 2. In a large skillet cook and stir garlic and thyme in butter over medium heat for 1 minute; add potatoes. Coarsely mash potatoes. Stir in buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Fold in fontina cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and the blue cheese.
  • 3. Spread mixture evenly in a greased 2-qt. square baking dish.
  • 4. In a small bowl combine remaining Parmesan, panko, Italian seasoning, and oil. toss with a fork to combine. Evenly sprinkle over potato mixture in dish.
  • 5. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden. If desired, sprinkle with snipped fresh parsley.

Lerato Mosadi
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Ar Badon
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I love the crispy cheese crust on top of this dish.


Ninonino Ninonino
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This dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Saiyd Reza
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I'm always looking for new potato recipes and this one is definitely a winner.


Gifty Selassie
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with chicken, beef, and pork. It's always a hit.


Idrees khan
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Ew'r Fahim
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I used a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.


tammy hurd
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I've never made a potato bake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly.


Nyarko stephen
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Anuwar Safa
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. It's hearty and filling, and it's packed with flavor.


Deashia Golphin
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I loved this dish. The cheese and herbs really made it.


Lorena Tris
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Raja Manii
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Hunter Earwood
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


pola __
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I love the combination of potatoes and cheese in this dish. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Aporna Ghosh
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Cl!cks Of Quaidabad
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The cheese was melted and gooey.


Fatou Thiaw
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want.


Yasir Yaseen
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I've tried many potato bakes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese and potatoes are so creamy and flavorful.


Larry Mkhaliphi
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This Tuscan Cheese Potato Bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.