Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes
Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes are rich, fluffy, and buttery, baked until golden on top, making them the ultimate comforting side dish for any meal.
- 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
- 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash until smooth.
- Add butter, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and well combined.
- Transfer mashed potatoes to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the top is slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- For extra smooth potatoes, use a potato ricer before adding the other ingredients.
- You can prepare these a day ahead and bake just before serving.
- Adjust milk quantity for desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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