Description
Irresistibly creamy baked mashed potatoes with a velvety texture and a crispy, golden crust. This comforting side dish is perfect for holidays and special gatherings, and can be made ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet Potatoes
- 8 tbsp Salted Butter, melted
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter, cold
- Chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Place them in salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot over low heat for 3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl or stand mixer. Gradually add melted butter, cream cheese, and half-and-half until smooth with some pleasing lumps.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Swirl the top and scatter cold butter cubes on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until golden on top and creamy inside.
Notes
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Adjust baking time for cold potatoes.
- These mashed potatoes freeze well before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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