Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole
The potatoes can be prepared one day ahead just before the point where there are baked. After placing in the baking dish and topping with the remaining cheese and bread crumbs, cover and chill the potatoes. Bake for about 10-15 minutes longer to compensate for the potatoes being cold. We prefer to let it come to room temperature first if taken out of the fridge before baking.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Ingredients
- Butter or cooking spray
- 4 pounds (1.8 kg) potatoes (Russet or gold potatoes preferred)
- 1/2 cup (114 g) butter (1 stick)
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup (115 g) sour cream
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese or other mix, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt , to taste or Garlic Salt for more flavor
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup (30 g) plain bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs
- (optional) crispy slices of fried garlic on top for garnish
- (optional) minced parsley on top for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly butter or oil a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook the potatoes in a large pot of well salted boiling water until they are soft and tender. This should be about 10-15 minutes, depending on the size and type of potato.
- While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in sauce pan. Add minced garlic and cook until garlic becomes fragrant, but not burnt. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl or back into the same pot. Add sour cream, milk and garlic butter. Mash the potatoes to your desired texture.
- Mix in the cheese, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cheddar for topping. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bread crumbs over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake, uncovered, until the cheese/bread crumb topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.Add optional garnishes and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 21.4mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 6.3mg