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Garbage Mashed Potato Casserole
Description: This mashed potato casserole can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated. It’s great for dinner parties, and the kids love it! You can add virtually anything to it and it’s still delicious! Try with a variety of beef and slow cooker dishes.
Recipe Category: Potato
Keywords: Vegetable, Kid Friendly, Spring, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, < 4 Hours
Servings: 12
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 293.2
- Fat Content: 13.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 39.8mg
- Sodium Content: 170.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.9g
- Sugar Content: 1.9g
- Protein Content: 6.9g
Ingredients:
- 3 baby red potatoes
- 2 yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 4 tablespoons light sour cream
- 1/3 cup light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup romano cheese
- Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- Cheddar cheese (to taste)
- Fresh chives (to taste)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley (to taste)
- Milk (optional, for desired texture)
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes: Cut the baby red potatoes and yukon gold potatoes into cubes.
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Boil Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil for approximately 15 minutes, or until tender.
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Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them manually with butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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Mix Ingredients: Mix in the light sour cream, romano cheese, and any other desired cheeses to taste. Blend the mixture with a hand mixer until the desired texture is reached. Add milk if you prefer a smoother texture.
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Transfer to Casserole Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the mashed potato mixture into a coated casserole dish.
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Bake: Bake the mashed potato casserole in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top.
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Garnish: Once baked, top the casserole with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Additional Tips:
- Experiment with different combinations of cheeses, such as bleu or asiago, to customize the flavor of your casserole.
- Get creative with add-ins like bacon, ham, caramelized onions, shallots, garlic, or any herbs you enjoy.
- For an extra kick of flavor, try serving the casserole with freshly ground horseradish on the side.
This Garbage Mashed Potato Casserole is not only delicious and comforting but also incredibly versatile, making it a perfect addition to your recipe collection for any occasion! Enjoy 😊🥔🧀
