Description
This Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe combines tender baked Yukon gold potatoes with creamy milk, garlic, butter, sour cream, and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and delicious side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Baking
- 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
Finishing Ingredients
- 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 dish from the oven and add the butter, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the baked potatoes.
- Mash Potatoes: Use a potato masher to mash the potato mixture until creamy and well combined with the added ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy baked mashed potatoes warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with cheddar or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a richer taste, use whole milk, but milk alternatives can be used for dietary needs.
- The dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 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
