🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake

 

This looks like a Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake / Potato Cheese Pie 🧀🥔
Here’s a recipe that gives that crispy top + super stretchy cheese like in the photo:

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🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup warm milk or cream
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (for stretch)
• ½ cup cheddar or parmesan (for flavor)
• 1 egg (optional, but helps it hold shape)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or oregano (optional)

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Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until very soft.
2. Drain well and mash while hot.
3. Add butter, warm milk, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix until smooth.
4. Mix in half of the cheeses and the egg (if using).
5. Grease a baking dish or pan. Spread the potato mixture evenly.
6. Top with the remaining mozzarella + cheddar.
7. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
8. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning.

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🔥 Tips for that stretchy cheese look

• Use low-moisture mozzarella
• Let it rest 5 minutes before cutting
• Pull slices while still hot 😍

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Optional Add-ins

• Crispy beef bacon or turkey
• Caramelized onions
• Cream cheese (2 tbsp) for extra creaminess