Kittencal’s Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bake
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥔 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
✨ Description: This delightful dish is a perfect addition to any holiday feast, allowing you to prepare it well in advance. It yields a generous amount, and you’re encouraged to customize with additions like crispy bacon or fresh green onions for extra flavor! 😋
🥔 Recipe Category: Potato
🏷️ Keywords: Vegetable, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Russet potatoes |
| 3 | Cheddar cheese |
| 1 | Half-and-half cream |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Onion powder |
| 1/2 | Ground black pepper |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 462.1
- Fat Content: 24.4g
- Saturated Fat: 15.1g
- Cholesterol: 111.2mg
- Sodium: 780.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.5g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 15.7g
Servings:
- Recipe Servings: 10
Instructions:
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Preparation: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish generously, ensuring the sides and bottom are well-coated.
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Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Cheesy Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, half-and-half cream, butter, eggs, salt, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Use a potato masher or electric mixer to blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
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Heat Through: Transfer the cheesy mashed potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Optional Refrigeration: If you’re preparing this dish in advance, this is the perfect time to cool it completely and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. This way, you can save time on the day of serving!
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Baking: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. The goal is for the dish to be heated through and slightly golden on top.
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Cheese Finish: Once the initial baking time is up, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the potato puff bake. Return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with a golden crust forming on top.
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Serve and Enjoy: Remove the potato puff bake from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. This cheesy, fluffy masterpiece is a crowd-pleaser, perfect alongside your favorite holiday mains or as a comforting side dish any time of year! 🎉
So there you have it, a delicious and versatile recipe for Kittencal’s Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bake that’s sure to become a family favorite! Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or simply craving some cheesy, comforting goodness, this dish is a winner. 😊
