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Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes

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.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, use a potato masher to mash potatoes with melted butter and milk.
  3. Beat in softened cream cheese, garlic, onion, and egg. Beat until combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer potatoes to a baking dish. At this point, you can bake it now or cover and chill to bake tomorrow.
  5. Heat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until puffy and golden on top.
  6. 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

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

% 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.