Buffalo Chicken Layered Mashed

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A play on lasagna substituting Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes for the noodles.

Submitted by Idahoan
Updated on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (4 ounce) package Idahoan® Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes

  • 1 package dry Ranch dressing mix*

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped

  • 1 large carrot, grated

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 ½ pounds rotisserie chicken, shredded

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce*

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, minced

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into thin slices

  • 7 ounces crumbled bleu cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Prepare mashed potatoes following package directions. Stir in packet of dry Ranch dressing. Set aside.

  2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.

  3. Add the shredded chicken.

  4. Stir in the tomatoes, wing sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reheat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. In a medium size bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup bleu cheese, parsley and egg.

  6. Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with a third of the mashed potatoes, 1 1/2 cups sauce, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/3 of the cheese slices and 1/3 cup bleu cheese. Repeat layers twice.

  7. Bake covered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

*These ingredients may contain gluten. If you're targeting a gluten-free recipe option, make sure to check the labels.