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.
1packageregular cream cheese, removed from package and warmed to soften, 8 oz
4clovesgarlic, minced
1TBdried minced onion
1largeegg, lightly beaten.
kosher salt and black pepper
For Toppings:
5slicesthick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2stalksgreen 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.