Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baking potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup hot milk
  • salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano cheese

Method

  • Peel and quarter potatoes, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and mash, add the butter and gradually add milk.
  • Mash until smooth and stir in salt.
  • Place mashed potatoes in a greased shallow casserole dish and cover to keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Whip heavy cream until stiff, then fold in gruyere cheese and 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread cream mixture over top of potatoes and sprinkle remaining Parmesan over it.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until top is well browned.
  • Serve immediately.