Pioneer Woman Mashed Potato Casserole
If you want to wow your dinner guests, try making the pioneer woman’s mashed potato casserole. Creamy mashed potatoes are topped with a savory combination of cheese and bacon, making this meal a surefire hit at any gathering. Have a flavorful meal that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- ½ cup sour cream room temperature
- ½ cup milk room temperature
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cover potatoes with cold water in a big saucepan. Bring to a boil and season with salt. Boil for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and throw them in a large mixing basin. Mix in the butter, sour cream, and milk with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fill a 9×13-inch casserole dish halfway with potatoes. Cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika should be sprinkled over the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cheesy Green Onion Mashed Potato Casserole. Making mashed potatoes the classic manner, topping them with cheese, green onions, and a drizzle of olive oil, then baking them. This twist on the original Pioneer Woman dish is guaranteed to please.
- Baked Mashed Potato Casserole With Bacon. In this twist on the classic, mashed potatoes are prepared as usual before being layered with bacon, cheese, and a little amount of butter. Put it in the oven and cook it until it’s bubbling and golden.
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole. Layers of mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese and sour cream make up this twist on the classic. Next, the dish is cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Herbed Mashed Potato Casserole. This one deviates little from the standard method. Potatoes and herbs are boiled together in water before being mashed. Cover in cheese and bake till brown.
- Mashed Potato Casserole With Spinach And Garlic. This unique take on the traditional dish begins with mashed potatoes and layers them with fresh spinach, garlic, and cheese. Brown in the oven at a high temperature.
- Creamy Mashed Potato And Celery Casserole. Based on the pioneer woman’s recipe, this dish has layers of mashed potatoes, celery, cream of celery soup, and cheese. Cook until the topping is bubbling and golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 993mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 2mg
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