Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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The potato is a versatile vegetable and making mashed potatoes is always a good idea. What’s a better idea is making these Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes. They aren’t more difficult than making mashed potatoes and are so flavorful. They are the perfect side dish for family dinners or any holiday meal or special occasion.

Cheesy baked mashed potatoes in an oval baking dish on a wire rack.

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What Ingredients do I need for Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes?

Mashed potatoes with cheese are going to change your life! You just need a few extra ingredients to make them. It should be noted that the type of cheese you use is important.

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Whole Milk though you could use 2%
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Italian Breadcrumbs (not Panko)

I’m going to go out on a limb and say potatoes are my favorite vegetable. There are other vegetables I like but not as much as the potato.

In my house, every holiday meal must have mashed potatoes but I’ve decided to mix up the “run of the mill” kind with these cheesy baked mashed potatoes.

An oval baking dish on a counter with mashed potatoes with cheese and breadcrumbs on top .

Why you’ll love this recipe

There are lots of reasons to love this potato recipe. It’s sure to become a favorite side dish recipe. Everyone is sure to love a mashed cheesy potatoes recipe.

  • Two kinds of cheese contribute to the great flavor of these potatoes.
  • This creamy comfort food has plenty of cheese! The Parmesan adds a nutty saltiness while the mozzarella cheese makes them creamy.
  • The Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs mixture on top of the potatoes takes this recipe to the next level.
  • You can prepare the recipe up to six hours in advance before baking it. Just cover it with plastic wrap and chill.

What is the best way to mash potatoes?

I know many folks who like to use a hand mixer or potato masher. I find it’s easy to overmix with a hand mixer. Using one breaks down the starch in the potatoes making them mushy. On the other extreme, a potato masher can leave chunks of potato making the dish lumpy.

I grew up with my Mom using a potato ricer and it’s what I use to this day. There are one or two exceptions but not many. Years ago I was watching Martha Stewart and she confirmed what I’ve known all my life. A ricer is the best way to make mashed potatoes.

What type of dish do you use for baked mashed potatoes?

For best results, use a large casserole dish. Coat the dish with softened butter then put the mashed potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Overhead image of cheesy mashed potatoes.

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Dinner Ideas with Mashed Potatoes

Are you wondering what dinner ideas go with mashed potatoes? If it were up to me, I’d serve them with just about everything! These baked mashed potatoes with cheese are perfect when entertaining company too.

This herb rib roast, diner-style hamburger steak with brown gravy, or a roasted half chicken would all be delicious with this cheesy baked mashed potatoes recipe.

More Potato Recipes

Did I mention I love potatoes? Some of my other favorite recipes are twice baked potatoes, diner-style breakfast potatoes, and roasted lemon and garlic potatoes.

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Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Take mashed potatoes to the next level with with a cheesy addition to the mixture.
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs, not panko
  • Butter for coating casserole dish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Prepare a 3 ½ quart casserole dish by coating it with butter.
  • Peel and cut potatoes into one inch cubes. Place potato cubes in large pot and cover with water. Boil over high heat until potatoes are fork tender. Drain potatoes and mash.
  • Add the melted butter, milk, ¾ cup of Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the potatoes stirring well to combine. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and stir. Transfer potatoes to prepared casserole dish.
  • In a separate bowl combine the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the potatoes.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden and potatoes are piping hot, about 30 minutes.

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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This is such a good side dish for Christmas and Thanksgiving! I also like that the texture is a lot different from a potato bake. So if you have a highly textured stuffing, this would go really well to provide that ‘smooth’ sensation. Cheers!

  2. 5 stars
    These cheesy baked mashed potatoes sound so good! I’m sick of the plain old garlic ones and look forward to trying these for Thanksgiving!

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