Cream Cheese Potato Bake
Cream Cheese Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food dish, blending creamy mashed potatoes with tangy cream cheese, buttery richness, and a touch of garlic and onion powder for incredible flavor. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this baked potato casserole is as visually inviting as it is delicious. Perfectly golden and bubbling from the oven, it’s an easy make-ahead side dish that’s ideal for family dinners, holiday celebrations, or whenever you crave something warm and hearty. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this velvety potato bake is sure to steal the spotlight on your table. Keywords: creamy potato bake, cheesy mashed potatoes, easy baked side dish, holiday potato recipe.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Place them in a large pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 3
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or use a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared baking dish and spread them out evenly.
Step 6
Top the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 8
Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1575.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2747.2 |
| Total Fat 163.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 491.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4285.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 255.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.0g | |
| Protein 77.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 86.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1376.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6569.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories