Thanksgiving Side Dishes - Mashed Potato Casserole

Among the accompaniments that you need at your Thanksgiving table are mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food. However, if you are looking to diversify this classic side dish, this casserole recipe is for you.

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Makes about 10-12 servings
For Mashed Potatoes
3 pounds (1,4 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 fennel bulb, cut in half, cored and thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, for cooking fennel
1/2 cup (100g) gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup (120ml) half-and-half, room temperature
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Topping
4 or 5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup (50g) gruyere cheese, grated

Pretzel Topping
1 1/2 cups (100g) pretzels, crushed
1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted

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