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GRANDMA'S MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Grandma's Mashed Potato Casserole image

My grandma's signature mashed potato casserole. Super creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese. Yum! If I had to pick one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be this.

Provided by ErinWard

Categories Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or more to taste
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
Return potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth. Add sour cream, cream cheese, margarine, and milk; beat until light and fluffy. Add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle Colby-Jack cheese over top and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 649.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MY GRANDMOTHER GITTLE'S MASHED POTATOES -- THE ABSOLUTE BEST

My Grandmother Gittle's Mashed Potatoes -- the Absolute Best image

My grandmother made these for me when I was young- grandma lived until 103- she ate these potatoes every day. I like Yukon Gold potatoes best for this dish.

Provided by petlover

Categories European

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 lbs white potatoes
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

Peel and quarter potatoes then cook in water ( enought to cover and then some) until the potatoes are soft ( abut 25 minutes).
Drain and return to pot.
Place butter and Sour Cream on top of the hot potatoes-then mash gently-- ( don't overdo it-lumpy is better).
Serve-sprinkle salt and pepper and each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 1337.8, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 10.6