Easy Creamy Potato Bake
Creamy, rich, and perfect for holiday gatherings, this Easy Creamy Potato Bake combines velvety mashed potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, and a hint of green onion. It's a make-ahead favorite that's always a crowd-pleaser at any table.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 medium potatoes (peeled and halved)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) 250g package
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp green onions (chopped) for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Boil the halved potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well, then return to the pot.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper to the hot potatoes and mash until smooth. Mix in the eggs, cream cheese, and sour cream, stirring until fully combined and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish. Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions if desired.
Notes
This casserole can be assembled 1 day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Add 5–10 minutes to the bake time if starting from cold. Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.