Description
The Best Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes are a velvety smooth side dish that elevates simple potatoes with rich dairy, fresh herbs, and a delightful baked finish, creating a golden crust that locks in moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
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3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Whole Milk, warmed
½ cup Heavy Cream, warmed
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
1 ½ tsp Salt (or to taste)
½ tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and quarter the potatoes, rinse, then boil in salted water until fork-tender
- Drain and Dry: Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the pot to dry
- Mash the Potatoes: Add cream cheese, butter, milk, cream, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust salt and pepper if needed
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F and spoon mixture into a greased baking dish
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brow
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chives and serve hot
Notes
For best results, use high-starch potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold.
Allow baked potatoes to cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg