Next time you're having company over or headed to a potluck or holiday gathering, be sure to make this crowd-pleasing mashed potato casserole. Who can resist bacon, cheese, and all the comfort food goodness?
5poundsrusset potatoespeeled and cubed (about 12 medium potatoes)
8ouncescream cheesesoftened and cubed
¾cupplain Greek yogurt
½ cup cupsalted butter
¼cupheavy cream
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
¼teaspooncumin
3cupsshredded sharp cheddardivided
½cupbaconcooked and chopped
sliced green onion or chivesOptional garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking oil. Set aside.
Place potatoes in a large pot with water and turn up heat to a boil. Boil for a few minutes and then turn the heat down to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked through, drain and mash them into your favorite consistency.
Stir in the cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, butter, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
Add in 2 cups of the divided cheddar cheese and mix until combined.
Spread the potato mixture evenly into the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese, and cooked bacon.
Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with green onions or chives, optional.
Notes
The cream cheese and butter should melt into the warm, mashed potatoes mixture. You can melt your butter ahead of time to speed up the process.
I prefer a creamier potato texture so I mashed the potatoes so that no more lumps remained. Feel free to leave in any lumps if that is your preference.