A Vegetarian Finnish Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed potato casserole, known as ‘perunalaatikko’ in Finnish, is a traditional dish commonly served during Christmas in Finland.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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A Vegetarian Finnish Mashed Potato Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Finnish Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1000 gram Potatoes
• 100 gram Butter
• 200 ml Milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 50 gram Breadcrumbs
• 100 gram Cheese

Instructions

1. Peel and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash.
2. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
3. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
4. Stir in the milk, salt, and black pepper.
5. Beat the eggs and add them to the potato mixture. Mix until well combined.
6. Transfer the potato mixture to a greased casserole dish.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and grated cheese on top.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.