Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes. This rich and creamy side dish is perfect for holidays or any special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Potatoes:
Mashed Potatoes:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash potatoes and mix with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Spread mashed potatoes in dish, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead; refrigerate and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
