Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of these Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, these potatoes are loaded with flavor and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in butter, sour cream, warm milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Fold in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and mozzarella.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish: Garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the mashed potatoes a day ahead and bake just before serving.
- Enhance flavor with bacon bits or caramelized onions.
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
