#mashedpotatomagic

A hearty and comforting casserole featuring lentils, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for any potluck or gathering.

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, cooked. 1 onion, diced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup frozen peas. 2 tablespoons tomato paste. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 4 cups mashed potatoes. Salt and pepper, to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onions, and carrots and cook them until they get soft. Put in the tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, cooked lentils, and peas. Cook until everything is hot. Add pepper and salt. Put the lentil mixture in a baking dish. Add mashed potatoes on top. It should be baked for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

People in Japan love korokke, and adding beef to it gives it a traditional twist. The crunchy croquettes are filled with a tasty mix of mashed potatoes and seasoned ground beef. They make a great meal or snack.

Ingredients: 500g potatoes, peeled and diced. 200g ground beef. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon mirin. 1 tablespoon sake. Salt and pepper to taste. Flour, for dredging. 2 eggs, beaten. Panko breadcrumbs, for coating. Oil, for frying.

Instructions: Boil the diced potatoes until tender, then mash them. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Season with soy sauce, mirin, sake, salt, and pepper. Combine the mashed potatoes with the beef mixture. Mix well and let it cool. Shape the mixture into croquettes. Dredge each croquette in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Enjoy the comforting tastes of a loaded baked potato in the form of a casserole. A creamy mashed potato dish is baked until bubbly and golden brown. It is made with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 cup butter, melted. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped. 2 green onions, sliced. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Boil diced potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with sour cream, milk, butter, half of the shredded cheese, half of the chopped bacon, and half of the sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes