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.
Servings: 15 servings
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 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For Toppings
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 stalks 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.
Notes
- 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 (per serving)
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg