Description
A delicious and creamy cheesy mashed potato bake with sautéed onions and paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked if preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the mashed potatoes in the baking dish, top with sautéed onions and half the cheese. Add remaining mashed potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg