Mashed Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups chicken broth progresso®
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 0.5 cup style panko bread crumbs crispy italian progresso®
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 4 large russet potatoes diced peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 9 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• potato masher
• colander

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter 2-quart casserole.
2. Pour broth into 2-quart saucepan.
3. Add potatoes; stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
4. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
5. Place colander over medium bowl; drain potatoes, reserving broth.
6. Rinse and dry saucepan. Cook 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic in saucepan over low heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Return potatoes to saucepan with butter and garlic; mash with potato masher.
8. Add 1 cup of the reserved broth to potatoes; mix until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Spoon potato mixture into casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the bread crumbs.
10. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.