Due to some recent dental work I had done my meal plan for the rest of the week is mushy and delicious. Soups are always a given when you don’t want to chew, especially if they’re pureed. Tonight I’m going for a black bean and roasted butternut squash soup w/ jasmine rice, and tomorrow night will be broccoli and potato soup (need to use up an enormous block of cabot cheddar). Last night, in the height of my dental pain, I went for the classic mashed potatoes.
Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Simmer a mixture of regular and sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork tender. Drain and set aside. Pour milk (can substitute with stock) and a couple tablespoons of butter into the pot and warm until butter is melted. Add the potatoes back to the pot as well as some salt, pepper and freshly chopped thyme and mash until smooth and creamy. Transfer potatoes to a baking dish, top with desired grated cheese (i chose cheddar and parm) and place in the oven at 375 until the top begins to brown. On a normal week I would use this as a side dish but when you are in pain and you’re looking for something similar to the texture of babyfood, this is surely a delicious substitute.
