Baked Mash Potatoes With Pancetta Recipe

Name: Baked Mash Potatoes With Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature; 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 cup whole milk, room temperature; 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 8 ounces pancetta, diced, cooked and drained; salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper (to taste); ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (topping)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces pancetta, diced, cooked and drained
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (topping)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Coat a 9x13x2 inch baking dish with the softened butter and set aside.
3
Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender (15 minutes).
4
Drain.
5
Return potatoes to the pot.
6
Mash.the potatoes.
7
Mix in melted butter and milk.
8
Mix in mozzarella and 3/4 cup parmesan cheeses, and pancetta.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Add parsley.
11
Transfer potatoes to prepared baking dish.
12
Combine bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
13
Sprinkle over the mashed potatoes.
14
Bake uncovered until golden brown (20 minutes).

877

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature, 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, ½ cup butter, melted, 1 cup whole milk, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Baked Mash Potatoes With Pancetta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Mash Potatoes With Pancetta

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Variations & substitutions

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