Layers Of Potato And Smoked Mozzarella
Nutrition
Calories: 158.21 kcalCarbohydrates: 31.46 gProtein: 6.52 gFat: 1.06 gSaturated Fat: 0.6 gCholesterol: 4.08 mgSodium: 116.4 mgFiber: 3.46 gVitamin A: 5.39875 IUCalcium: 142 mgIron: 1.34 mg
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or other thin-skinned potatoes
- 4 large cloves garlic
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt to taste
- One 8-ounce package smoked mozzarella or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scrub but do not peel the potatoes and boil with the garlic until tender.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher or in a food mill. Stir in 1 cup of the buttermilk and the basil. Add more buttermilk until you reach a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon half of the mashed potatoes into a shallow casserole and top with half of the mozzarella slices.
- Top with the remaining mashed potatoes and arrange the remaining mozzarella slices on top. Refrigerate or freeze.
- To serve, let defrost if frozen. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the top is browning.