Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole. Creamy, fluffy potatoes meet rich cheddar cheese and a crispy golden crust, making it the perfect dish for family gatherings, cozy nights, or impressing your guests effortlessly. This recipe combines ease of preparation with mouthwatering flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Potatoes: In a large pot, cover chopped potatoes with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- 2. Mash: Return warm potatoes to the pot and add butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
- 3. Mix in Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted; reserve some cheese for topping if desired.
- 4. Transfer: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the potato mixture evenly.
- 5. Add Toppings: Sprinkle breadcrumbs and any reserved cheese on top.
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7. Garnish & Serve: Let cool slightly before sprinkling with fresh chives. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg