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Hachis Parmentier

Cultural Context

Hachis Parmentier originated in France and is named after Antoine Parmentier, an advocate for the potato in the 18th century. This comforting dish combines layers of seasoned ground meat and creamy mashed potatoes, embodying the essence of home-cooked French cuisine. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms worldwide, often with regional twists on the meat or vegetables used.

FrenchFRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs potatoes
4 oz bacon
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork
4 oz ham
4 oz Swiss cheese
4 oz Parmesan cheese
4 oz mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils offer a vegetarian option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

1

Peel the potatoes and cook them until tender, about 15 minutes.

2

Grate some cheese and chop up the meats (bacon, chicken, pork, ham).

3

Rub the serving dish with a garlic clove for flavor.

4

Rub the dish with butter.

5

Mash the potatoes and add milk to achieve desired consistency.

6

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

7

Mix the chopped meats with the mashed potatoes.

8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and top with grated cheese.

9

Place in the oven to reheat and melt the cheese, finishing with a grill from the top.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbakingmashing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dishpotato masherspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Shepherd's PieCottage Pie
Local Name: Hachis Parmentier

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