Description
Mashed Potato Casserole is a rich, creamy, and comforting side dish made with smooth mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crispy toppings. It’s perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or a hearty family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Boil peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- Mash the boiled potatoes with milk, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar, crispy bacon (if using), and chopped green onions.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Add chopped herbs like rosemary or chives for additional flavor.
- Make it a complete meal by adding diced chicken or ground beef.
- To save time, prepare the casserole a day in advance and bake it when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potato casserole, creamy potato bake, holiday side dish, cheddar potato, comfort food