Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. It's both weeknight-friendly and holiday-worthy. It can be prepared a day ahead and baked the next day.
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Ingredients
For Mashed Potatoes
- 5 lbs Russet potatoes peeled/cubed
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 8 oz regular cream cheese removed from package and warmed to soften
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 TB dried minced onion
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Toppings
- 5 lices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 talks green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring a large heavy pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes and cook 15 minutes or just until tender but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a potato masher to mash potatoes with melted butter and milk.
- Beat in softened cream cheese, garlic, onion, and egg. Beat until combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer potatoes to a baking dish. At this point, you can bake it now or cover and chill to bake tomorrow.
- Heat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until puffy and golden on top.
- Sprinkle top with bacon, cheese, and green onions. Bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melty. Serve immediately.
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- You can switch up the toppings as you'd like, or leave your mashed potatoes ungarnished.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
- For delicious serving ideas and variations, see original article.
- Soften your cream cheese well before mixing it with the potatoes. I like to gently microwave it in 20-second increments. It will blend in more easily and leave your mashed potatoes extra creamy.
- This recipe is part of our Potato Recipes Collection.
- Serve these creamy baked mashed potatoes alongside a classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy or Juicy Perfectly Cooked Steak for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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