Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this Mouthwatering Mashed Potato Casserole! Creamy, cheesy, and oven-baked to golden perfection, this easy recipe is the perfect comfort food for cozy nights, special holidays, or family gatherings. Whipped russet potatoes are blended with sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar, then baked into a warm, irresistible dish. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, holiday food inspiration, or a reliable side dish, this casserole delivers every time. It’s a go-to favorite in any collection of easy dinner ideas, hearty comfort meals, or savory food ideas.
Ingredients
5 large russet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain and mash the potatoes while still hot.
3. Add butter, sour cream, cream cheese, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Spread half the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the layer.
7. Add the remaining mashed potatoes and top with the rest of the cheese.
8. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chives or green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra depth, add roasted garlic to the mash before baking.
This casserole can be assembled a day ahead—just bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy recipe, mashed potatoes, dinner ideas, holiday side, comfort food