A Potato Pie that can become vegetarian if the meat is left out. Serves 4-6.
1/4 c. plain bread crumbs
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, boiled in salted water 20 minutes, drained, mashed
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pint heavy cream
1/8 lb. boiled ham, salami or prosciutto, diced
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
4 T. butter, softened plus more for casserole dish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Butter an 8x8 casserole dish, then sprinkle it with 1 T. bread crumbs. Combine potatoes, cheeses, meat, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add mixture to casserole dish. Dot top with 4 T. butter and sprinkle on remaining bread crumbs. Bake 30 minutes, uncovered, until brown on top. Serve warm