The Best Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes
The Best Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most decadent mashed potatoes, perfect for a five star dining experience.
Equipment
- large pot
- Mixer
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 8 tablespoon salted butter melted
- 2 tablespoon salted butter cold
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- chives optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into medium sized cubes. Rinse and drain.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot with salt until fork tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Steam out excess moisture on low heat for 3 minutes.
- Beat potatoes on low until broken up, then mix in warm melted butter, salt and pepper.
- Mix in cream cheese and gradually add warm half and half to reach desired consistency.
- Spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle cold butter over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Potato Size: Cut potatoes the same size for even cooking. Use milk instead of half and half for a lighter version. Make ahead by refrigerating before baking and adjust bake time accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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