The Best Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Indulge in the creamiest and most decadent Baked Mashed Potatoes you’ve ever tasted. This recipe delivers a rich and velvety dish that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Butter Mixture:
- 8 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp salted butter, cold
Creamy Additions:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 c half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Topping:
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cube potatoes, boil until fork-tender, then drain. Return to pot and steam out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine potatoes, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix in cream cheese and gradually add half and half until desired consistency.
- Bake: Spread mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Dot the top with cold butter cubes. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chives if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the consistency by adjusting the amount of half and half added.
- Feel free to add grated cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Potatoes, Side Dish, Comfort Food
