Grandma's Mashed Potato Casserole
A delightfully easy recipe that's so much more than just mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Loaded with flavor, Grandma's Mashed Potato Casserole is super creamy and oh-so good! Perfect with ham, roasts, grilled meats, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 box instant mashed potatoes 6.6-ounce box with 2 pouches
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375-F and spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Make the mashed potatoes according to the package directions but add 1 cup less liquid than what is called for.
- Mix in the sour cream, cottage cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, chives and 2 tablespoons of butter until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 15-20 minutes. Then, switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the creamy, savory goodness of this comforting casserole.
Notes
Tried-And-True Tips:
- Use full-fat sour cream and cottage cheese for the richest flavor
- If you prefer a cheesier version, mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese before baking
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving to make it easier to cut and serve
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter over the casserole before baking
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 0.4mg
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