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Mashed Potato Casserole


- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 55 Min
Mashed potatoes always offer stick-to-your-ribs comfort, and our Mashed Potato Casserole is a new twist on a family favorite side dish recipe. This potato casserole is extra-rich and creamy thanks to the addition of cream cheese. Your spuds will never be duds if you make 'em this way!
This creamy and tasty mashed potato casserole recipe is ideal for a simple appetizer. Make it with a pork roast or bring it to your next potluck.
What You'll Need
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup French-fried onions
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place potatoes in a soup pot, add just enough water to cover them, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat potatoes and cream cheese until smooth. Add onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, and continue to beat until well blended. Spoon into casserole dish.
- Bake 30 minutes, sprinkle with French-fried onions, and cook 5 to 10 more minutes or until heated through and golden.
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 433
- Calories from Fat 176
- Total Fat 20g 30 %
- Saturated Fat 9.9g 49 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 9.8g 20 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 104mg 35 %
- Sodium 855mg 36 %
- Total Carbohydrates 56g 19 %
- Dietary Fiber 7.5g 30 %
- Sugars 4.9g 0 %
rac7431 2877525
Apr 18, 2019
Can I use the already made mashed potatoes from the grocery store?
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Test Kitchen Team
Apr 19, 2019
Hi there! You can use packaged potatoes, so long as it doesn't have any sour cream in it. They need to be plain. Enjoy!
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nopalito
Apr 02, 2019
Have been making an almost identical recipe for about 45 years now ,and will try this one with the cream cheese. You just cannot go wrong with this! Even my son-in-law, who doesn't care for mashed potatoes, asks for these for every dinner.
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fredhomer 9960735
Nov 21, 2017
Fantastic Side dish !! I did make one change.I used caramelized onions on the top in place of the fried onions. SOOO GOOOD!
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jenfrenette23 7225028
Jul 09, 2019
I like the idea of the caramelized onions! My fiance does not like french fried onions so this is a great alternative!
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dbald4u 2799337
Nov 21, 2017
Tried this recipe? What did you think?
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ruthie644 4801330
Mar 14, 2017
Can I mix ingred. and store in refrige until I'm ready to bake it?
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 15, 2017
Hi there! Yes, the Test Kitchen believes that it's okay to prepare this recipe beforehand and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake it. Enjoy!
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ridiculosity 6730343
Dec 09, 2016
If mashed potatoes were my thing, this might be on the menu soon. How would it be with sweet potatoes?
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Test Kitchen Team
Dec 12, 2016
Hi there! The Test Kitchen does not believe that this recipe would have the same outcome if sweet potatoes were used. We recommend one of our sweet potato casserole recipes instead. :D You can find them by searching for "sweet potato casserole" in the top right corner of our homepage. Enjoy!
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luvtodream86 6119921
Dec 09, 2016
Looks and sounds like a wonderfully delicious recipe! Pretty easy to make too! Thank you for sharing )
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jenrenh 3777277
Dec 09, 2016
This recipe sounds delicious especially with the potatoes and cream cheese.
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debrowley1 4303421
Dec 09, 2016
A nice comforting winter dish!
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mrsoc
Dec 09, 2016
This is making me hungry, I'm sure it's a delicious casserole.
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davisesq212 9283113
Dec 09, 2016
This looks wonderful and very rich (a good thing).
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14earth 8182641
Dec 09, 2016
OMG this sounds delish! Def gonna bookmark it for future ref!
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LLliberty101
Nov 16, 2016
I'm excited to say I'm going to use this recipe for my pierogi's that I'm making for Christmas. I'm so fussy with potato pierogi's the basic potato and cheese just don't do it for me. I might share some o) lol
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toniretman 5006408
Mar 18, 2016
this was o.k. Almost over filled my 3 qt. dish. Makes a LOT
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seacowfan 1302884
Mar 10, 2016
delicious...I too cut recipe down as only two of us...and I put peeled garlic cloves in with the potatoes while they were boiled...then it becomes cheesy and garlicy mashed potato casserole...yummy
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LLliberty101
Apr 04, 2015
This was a big hit!! Since I only cook for 2, I cut the recipe in half and still had leftovers ) Easy peasy!! Thank you
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jsmbear1999 9015449
Oct 30, 2015
Glad you mentioned cutting the recipe in half. There are only two of us here too, and we are not big eaters. Thank you.
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Agbilcow
Feb 22, 2014
Next on my list---looks great to me
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bojigal1 6991153
Aug 27, 2013
Personally, I wouldn't add the canned onion rings until the last 5 mins. of baking so the rings are just golden and not burned.
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grandmackr
Apr 08, 2013
To cook potatoes, especially they are going to be mashed, I cook them in the microwave. Peel, cut up, cover with water, and a sheet of plastic wrap over the top. Time depends on how many potatoes there are. I usually use approximately 4 to 5 and zap them for about 14 minutes. Drain and then mash in the same bowl you cooked them. Of course make sure it's microwavable. I have a 2 qt. glass mixing bowl shaped like a pitcher with a handle and spout. It works perfect for the potatoes and lots of other things.
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kauffmangayle 3030512
Oct 14, 2012
Also very good with cauliflower instead of potatoes
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larry2137 0871200
Sep 29, 2012
can you use shredded cheddar cheese instead of cream cheese?
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pcody1 1542508
Jan 22, 2013
You can always make changes to a recipe with ingredients you prefer. It might not taste the same as the originial but then isn't that the purpose of the substitutions, to make it taste different?
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cecilepothier754 7288807
Sep 28, 2012
sound real tasty..will try soon and let you know..thanks
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beckyarichardson 2993942
Apr 15, 2012
Great...finally something new to do with mashed potatoes...can't wait to try and also share with my daughter and her family. They all love mashed potatoes.
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Fab411
Apr 12, 2012
I would think 5 lbs of potatoes would make more than 6 servings, does anybody know?
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TheKiwiChef
Jan 21, 2013
I think you're right. Normally, for mashed potatotes, you use one potato per person and then throw one extra in for good measure. This sounds like a casserole dish for company or potluck--serving more than six (unless they're teenagers and then who knows). This also would be good with the use of softened chive cream cheese, I think. Bon Appetit!
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Philadelphia
Feb 20, 2013
I halved the recipe when I made it for my 2 children and I and there was enough left over for 3 more serves. Delicious though.
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lindah1 2684769
Mar 31, 2015
As the years go on, the grands get bigger, as do their appetites. With 9 adults, I cook 4 1/4-4 1/2 lbs of potatoes for mashing, and it feeds everybody, with 2 usually having seconds. The 9 adults are 3 women and 6 men. Hope this helps
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nanaerm
Apr 12, 2012
Sounds good-I think the addition of garlic and bacon bits would add a lot of extra flavor.
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