Easy Mashed Potato Casserole

Easy Mashed Potato Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Elevate your mashed potato game with this make-ahead casserole! Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect comfort food for any occasion, ready to bake when your guests arrive.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    60 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    316 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the potato water. (25 minutes)

03

Step

Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the sour cream, cream cheese, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Using a potato masher or an electric mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the reserved potato water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded Cheddar cheese, parsley flakes, and paprika. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Bake uncovered, in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. (35 minutes)

06

Step

Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a swirl of pesto or a sprinkle of crumbled bacon before baking.
Yukon Gold potatoes create a naturally creamy texture, but Russet potatoes can also be used.
Make ahead tip: Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Anibal Weissnat

    Easy to follow and tastes great!

  • Roberto Grant

    I found that the potatoes were a little dry, even after adding the reserved water. Next time, I'll add a bit more sour cream.

  • Yasmeen Wisoky

    I love that I can make this ahead of time. It makes holiday cooking so much easier!

  • Felton Zemlak

    The fresh parsley really makes a difference. I won't use dried parsley again!

  • Priscilla Stiedemann

    I added some bacon bits on top before baking, and it was amazing!

  • Josiane Weber

    Next time, I'll try using roasted garlic instead of garlic powder for an even richer flavor.

  • Beaulah Farrell

    This recipe was a huge hit at Thanksgiving! Everyone raved about how creamy and delicious the potatoes were.

  • Ursula Lockman

    A crowd-pleaser for sure!

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