Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
Make-ahead mashed potato casserole is the perfect addition to any holiday menu! With cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon, they’re so flavorful you don’t even need the gravy!
Servings: 8 - 10 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp green onion, diced small
- 6-8 bacon slices, cooked and chopped
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the chopped potatoes and cover with water. Add a couple large pinches of kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the butter, cream, onion powder, and garlic powder to a small pot and heat on low to melt.
- Drain the potatoes and mash using a potato masher or pass them through a tamis for a smoother texture. Once mashed, add the cream cheese and stir with a spatula to incorporate. Next, slowly add the melted butter and cream a few ounces at a time stirring constantly to fully combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle the cheese, bacon, and green onions on top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- When ready, remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg