Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7-8 russet potatoes (about 4 pounds); 1 stick of butter (½ cup); 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Cheesoning; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups whole milk; 3-4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes with Cheese Sauce are the ultimate comfort food! Inspired by my buddy Sonny Hurrell, who you can find on TikTok and Facebook (@thatdudecancook), I decided to change up how I typically do mashed potatoes. Baking the potatoes instead of boiling them retains more nutrients and enhances their natural flavors, especially when using Russet potatoes. Topped with a creamy cheese sauce made from fresh grated Parmesan and Dan-O’s Cheesoning, these Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes make a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

1 Mins

Serving Size

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Ingredients

For the Mashed Potatoes

7-8 russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 stick of butter (½ cup)
1/2 cup Heavy cream

For the Cheese Sauce

2 tbsp Dan-O’s Cheesoning
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups whole milk
3-4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Let’s Make It!

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Place the russet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, or until they are tender. Once baked, let them cool slightly.
Slice the baked potatoes down the middle and scoop out the insides into a bowl, discarding the skins.
Using a potato ricer or a masher, mash the potato flesh until smooth.
Mix in the butter and add heavy cream, blending until it becomes creamy.
In a saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the 3 cups of whole milk, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the fresh grated Parmesan cheese and Dan-O’s Cheesoning, stirring until melted and well combined.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in a large 12-inch pan.
Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the mashed potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.