Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole – the best creamy mashed potatoes baked into a cheesy casserole with bacon! Great made ahead as well!

We love potato dishes, like Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes or Leftover Mashed Potato Cheddar Ranch Cakes.

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Let’s take boring out of mashed potatoes and turn them into one delicious side dish casserole! I took my best creamy mashed potatoes, stirred in freshly grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder and fresh chopped parsley and baked the mixture in a casserole dish. Topped with crispy bacon and more parsley, this potato bake was gone in a flash! Looking at all of the potato recipes I shared on my blog, I think it’s safe to say that these two ingredients happen to be my two toppings for potatoes that I always reach for.

How to make Mashed Potato Casserole?

• Start by cooking the potatoes until soft. Drain well and mash.
• Preheat the oven and butter a casserole dish.
• Add butter, half and half and sour cream to mashed potatoes and mix with hand mixer.
• Add cheese and spices and mix well.
• Spread the mixture in prepared dish, top with cheese and bake until golden. Garnish with crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley. Serve.

How to make the best mashed potatoes?

My favorite way to make mashed potatoes is to use butter, sour cream and a half and half mixture. They are creamy with just the right amount of tang from the sour cream. Half and half is better than just milk yet not as heavy as whipping cream. Also, for the best texture, I recommend using a hand mixer to whip the potatoes up. Traditional masher works great too but I always use the mixer.

What do I need to make Mashed Potato Casserole?

• potatoes
• butter
• sour cream
• whole milk or half and half
• cheese
• bacon
• seasoning

More Potato recipes:

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Garlic and Herb Chicken and Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes from Cafe Delites

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MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE:

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Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

50 mins

 

The best creamy mashed potatoes baked into a cheesy casserole with bacon! Perfect dish to make ahead of time.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mashed potato casserole, potato casserole

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 403 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 4 lbs russet potatoes peeled, diced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup sour cream I used full-fat
• 1 and 3/4 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
• 1 and 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp heaping, fresh chopped parsley
• 3 slices bacon cooked to crispy, chopped
• more parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Cook until soft. Drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add butter, half and half and sour cream. Whip using hand mixer.
4. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pepper and parsley. Stir well.
5. Transfer mixture into buttered 13" x 9" casserole dish. Spread evenly. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
6. Bake casserole for 35 to 38 minutes. The edges will be golden brown.

7. Garnish with chopped bacon and parsley. Serve.

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Recipe Notes

To make ahead of time: cover casserole dish with mashed potatoes mixture and store in fridge for up to 2 days. Top with shredded cheddar just before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 41mg 14%

Sodium 368mg 15%

Potassium 1322mg 38%

Total Carbohydrates 55g 18%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 7.8%

Vitamin C 21.1%

Calcium 7.3%

Iron 14.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.