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Gateau di Patate Potato cake

Gateau di Patate Potato cake is built on Boiling Potatoes Scrubbed But Unpeeled, Unsalted Butter Plus Butter For Greasing, Warm Milk, and Bread Crumbs Lightly Toasted. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 3 lb
• 8 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 5 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain.

3. 3

   When they have cooled slightly, peel then and pass them throuh a potato ricer, or use the masher.

4. 4

   Mix in the butter, milk, eggs and 1 tablespoon od grated cheese.

5. 5

   Butter a baking dish and sprinkle in half of the bread crumbs, making sure they coat the surface entirely. Tap out any excess crumbs.

6. 6

   Spoon a half of the potato mixture into the dish, spreding it evenly.

7. 7

   Top with mozzarella,1 tablespoon of a grated cheese, and mushroom, then cover with the rest of the potato.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the top withthe leftover bread crumbs, the final tablespoon of grated cheese, and a little of paprika.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    If the top isn't golden brown, place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes.

11. 11

    Let rest for 10 minutes then serve.