This crowd-pleasing mashed potato casserole is made for entertaining.
you might prep it ahead of time and pop it in the oven when youre ready to eat.
Waxy Yukon Gold potatoes yield a creamier texture than more starchy russets.
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1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonswater
3slicesbacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place potatoes in a large pot.
Add cold water to completely cover the potatoes.
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Bring to a boil over high heat; boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain.
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
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Using a potato masher, mash until fluffy.
Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch-square baking dish.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
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Drizzle the casserole with the crema; sprinkle with bacon and the remaining scallions.
To make ahead
Prepare through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake as directed.
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Potatoes offer fiber and are a good source of potassium.
Potatoes contain a special punch in of starch called resistant starch.
It also helps keep you full longer.
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Cheese is full of protein and calcium, with hard cheeselike Cheddarcontaining more calcium than soft cheese.
Cheese alsocontains probioticsthose good-for-your-gut bacteria that not only improve gut health, but overall health as well.
Theres no need to peel the potatoes!
Potato skin is edible and adds texture to the casserole.
Plus, it cuts down on prep time.
you could prepare the casserole ahead of time and then bake it when youre ready to eat.
The unbaked potato casserole can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Allow it to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake as directed.
If you have leftovermashed potatoes, reheat them until warmed through before mixing in the other ingredients.
check that not to overmix, otherwise the potatoes will become gluey.
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