Cheesy Mash Potatoe Casserole!

This recipe is packed full of cheesy goodness that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

3 lbs Russet and/or Yukon Gold potatoes quartered
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
6 oz mascarpone or cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded cheddar or gouda cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Step 1 –

Place potatoes in a large saucepan filled halfway with salted water (make sure there's around 1 inch of water covering the potatoes).
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 2 –

With a potato ricer or a masher mash the potatoes. Add the mascarpone or cream cheese, butter and cream; beat until blended.
Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3 –

Stir in the crumbled cooked bacon, 1/2 cup cheddar or gouda cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 4 –

Heat the oven to 350F.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a 2 qt casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. (you can reserve 2-3 tablespoons crumbled bacon to sprinkle on top as well).

Step 5 –

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Step 6 –

Enjoy!

As you can see, this cheesy mashed potato casserole is nothing short of delicious! Between the bacon and cheese, along with your creamy potatoes and you'll be in food heaven after the very first bite! Make sure you add your own twist, or use your favorite types of cheeses. And one final word of caution, once you make this tasty casserole, you'll be making it frequently!

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