Description
This Mashed Potato Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish, featuring creamy mashed potatoes, tangy sour cream, buttery richness, and a bubbly cheddar cheese topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this dish is easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing. Keywords: mashed potato casserole, cheesy mashed potatoes, potato side dish, comfort food, baked mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
3 pounds russet potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (optional)
½ cup cooked bacon crumbles (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender.
2. Drain and return potatoes to the pot or a mixing bowl.
3. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash or beat until smooth.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Spread mashed potatoes into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and optional toppings like bacon or herbs.
7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
8. Sprinkle with chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
For the fluffiest mash, use a potato ricer or hand mixer for extra creaminess.
Add a layer of caramelized onions or sautéed garlic for an extra flavor boost.
You can prep this dish a day in advance—just refrigerate and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg