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Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

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mashed potato casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole

Stephanie Gallagher
This mashed potato casserole is the perfect way to serve mashed potatoes for parties, potlucks and holidays, because you can make it in advance and easily feed a crowd. Feel free to add your favorite mashed potato toppings to this casserole. For example, a sprinkle of chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, French fried onions or sauteed mushrooms would all be lovely on this casserole.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Yield: 8-12 servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1-1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

  1. Grease or spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place potatoes in a large, heavy saucepan. Cover with water by one inch. Bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook, uncovered, until tender when pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. Drain.

  3. Mash with sour cream, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread mashed potatoes into prepared casserole dish.

  4. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate overnight.

  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake mashed potato casserole 55-60 minutes until heated through.

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