Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 medium sized potatoes (slightly over 2 lb.), peeled and quartered
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. fine bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender.
Do not overcook.
Drain and dry over heat in the pan.
Put through a potato ricer in a bowl.
Add the butter, salt and pepper; blend well.
Gradually blend in cream until you have the desired consistency.
The mixture should not be too thin.
Spoon the potatoes into a shallow baking dish.
Sprinkle evenly with a mixture of cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until heated through and golden on top.
Or, if the potatoes are very hot, place under broiler until golden on top.