Gouda And Dill Mashed Potato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small white onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup milk
4 ounces gouda cheese, shredded (can use smoked Gouda for a extra kick)
8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 - 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, double if using fresh
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Lightly grease/spray a 13\" x 9\" baking dish; set aside.
In a large pot, boil potato chunks and chopped onion in salted water until tender. Drain and return to empty pot.
Add butter and milk and mash.
Add Gouda, ricotta, dill weed, salt, pepper and garlic powder and continue to mash to desired consistency.
Pour mashed mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Evenly drizzle the melted butter over top.
Evenly sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350\u00b0F, uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until just starting to lightly brown.