Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

red potatoes

cubed

2 lbs

yellow potatoes

cubed

4 tbsp

butter

melted

4 unit

garlic

minced

3 sprig

fresh thyme

fresh

1 cup

cream

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

8 unit

pecorino romano cheese

shredded

4 unit

blue cheese

crumbled

2 tbsp

olive oil

6 unit

breadcrumbs

4 unit

parmesan cheese

shredded

1 tsp

dried rosemary

1 tsp

dried parsley

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 3
~4 min

Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Step 4
~4 min

Boil potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly tender.

Step 5
~4 min

Drain potatoes and return to the pot.

Step 6
~4 min

Add butter, minced garlic, and thyme sprigs to the potatoes.

Step 7
~4 min

Heat over low flame until garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, then discard the thyme sprigs.

Step 8
~4 min

Remove from heat and pour in cream, salt, pepper, pecorino Romano cheese, and blue cheese.

Step 9
~4 min

Lightly mash the ingredients together, leaving some lumps if desired.

Step 10
~4 min

Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 11
~4 min

Place the potato mixture into the casserole dish.

Step 12
~4 min

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and parsley.

Step 13
~4 min

Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the potatoes.

Step 14
~4 min

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a mandoline for uniformly sliced potatoes.

Broil for the last few minutes for extra browning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or grilled steak.

Pairs well with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken
Grilled steak
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tuscany, Italy

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often served during family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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