Description
These Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are a creamy and indulgent side dish perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, these potatoes are a comforting addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Cheese Mixture:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Mash Potatoes: Add butter, sour cream, warm milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth. Mix in 1 cup cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish a day ahead—just cover and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
- For extra flavor, add cooked crumbled bacon or caramelized onions to the mashed mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
