Description
This Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe is a comforting and creamy side dish made with Yukon gold potatoes, garlic, and a blend of butter, sour cream, and mozzarella cheese. Baked until tender and then mashed to a smooth consistency, it’s perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 cups whole milk or milk of choice
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Kosher salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For Mashing
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375° F to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Bake Potatoes: In a large baking dish, combine the peeled and chopped Yukon gold potatoes, whole milk, minced garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Cover the dish and bake for 55 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the butter, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the potatoes.
- Mash Potatoes: Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until it reaches a creamy and smooth consistency, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve Warm: Serve the cheesy baked mashed potatoes warm as a delicious side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture and buttery flavor when baked and mashed.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with cheddar or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- If you prefer a lighter dish, use low-fat milk and reduce the amount of butter.
- For an extra garlicky flavor, roast the garlic before adding it to the dish.
- If you want a smoother mash, use a hand mixer or immersion blender for mashing instead of a potato masher.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
