Description
This Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe combines creamy Yukon gold potatoes with garlic, butter, sour cream, and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Kosher salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquids and Dairy
- 2 cups whole milk or milk of choice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375° F to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Bake the potatoes: In a large baking dish, combine the peeled and chopped potatoes, whole milk, minced garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid and bake for 55 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Mash and mix: Remove the baking dish from the oven, then add butter, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes directly in the baking dish until creamy and well combined.
- Serve warm: Dish out the cheesy mashed potatoes immediately while hot, perfect as a comforting side for your meal.
Notes
- Yukon gold potatoes provide a naturally creamy texture but russets can also be used.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a cheese blend for different flavors.
- Use whole milk for richness, or milk alternatives to suit dietary needs.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use a hand mixer or food mill to mash the potatoes.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped chives or parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
