Where to Buy
Party Potatoes

Party Potatoes

Perfect for holidays, potlucks and special occasions, this recipe takes mashed potatoes to the next level with an extra creamy texture and versatile savory flavor that compliments turkey, beef, ham and salmon. Bake it right away or make it ahead up to two days in advance of baking. Try the cauliflower-potato and the bacon and green onion loaded variations.

Print this Recipe

Serves 8

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 12 to 15 medium potatoes)
  • 3 cups College Inn® Chicken Stock
  • 5 large cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbsp.)
  • 1 cup sour cream or 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped chives or parsley

Directions

  1. If baking right away, preheat oven to 400°F (see Tip for make ahead directions).
  2. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  3. Bring potatoes, stock and garlic to a full boil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven. Reduced heat to medium; cover and boil 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. DO NOT DRAIN.
  4. Mash until smooth; stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Add cheese and stir well. Spoon evenly into prepared baking dish, swirling the surface with the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes until edges are golden brown. Sprinkle evenly with chives or parsley before serving.

Tip: To make ahead, follow Steps 2, 3 and 4 as directed.  Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.  Remove from refrigerator and uncover from foil 1 hour before baking, to reduce chill and promote even baking. Smooth over any cracks with the back of a spoon. Bake 20 minutes covered with foil.  Remove foil and bake additional 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Variations: Prepare recipe as directs, except:

  • For Mashed Cauliflower-Potato Bake, use 3 1/2 lbs. potatoes and 32 oz. cauliflower flowerets (from two small heads, cored and cut into 2-inch pieces or use pre-cut, refrigerated bagged flowerets).  Bake 35 to 40 minutes until edges are brown.
  • For Loaded Mashed Potato Bake, you will need 1 cup sliced green onion and 8 oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 2/3 cup from 5 or 6 strips thick-cut bacon).  Stir in 1/2 of green onions and bacon with cheese in Step 4.  Sprinkle evenly with remaining green onion and bacon after baking, instead of chives or parsley.

Try These Other Delicious Recipes

View All Recipes