Potato and Mozzarella Pie

This tasty side dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 lb mozzarella cheese
• 3  tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter

Directions

1. Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender; drain. Mash the potatoes, stir in 1/4 cup butter, and season as desired with salt and pepper.
2. Grease and lightly flour a 9inch pie pan. Spread the mashed potatoes in the pie pan.
3. Cut the mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place half of the cheese on the potatoes.
4. Peel the tomatoes and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on top of cheese and potatoes. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, and salt and pepper.
5. Top tomatoes with remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup melted butter.
6. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.