Paula Deen's Mashed Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cfrozen hash browns
- 7 ⅝ ozinstant mashed potatoes with butter and herbs
- ½ cbutter
softened
- 4 ozcream cheese
softened
- 1 cmonterey jack cheese
shredded
- ½ csour cream
- ½ tspgarlic salt
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tsppepper
- 2 cboiling water
- 2 cfrench fried onion rings
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Bring a pot of water to the boil and add the hash browns. Cook for 5 minutes and drain. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked hash browns, mashed potato mix, butter, cream cheese, jack cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir in the boiling water. Place in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle the onion rings over the casserole and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes longer until onions are golden brown.
Paula Deen's Mashed Baked Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone to the table? This Paula Deen's Mashed Baked Potato Casserole is a decadent, easy-to-make dish that delivers all the creamy, cheesy goodness you crave without extensive effort.
What makes this potato casserole so special is its clever blend of convenience and indulgence. By combining frozen hash browns with instant mashed potatoes, you get a shortcut to a rich, complex potato base, enhanced by generous amounts of softened butter, cream cheese, and sour cream for unparalleled creaminess. The use of instant mashed potatoes with butter and herbs specifically adds a depth of flavor that really sets this dish apart.
Prepare for a truly rich and satisfying potato experience. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of tender, fluffy potatoes infused with a savory butter and herb flavor, enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce from the sour cream and cream cheese. The shredded Monterey Jack cheese melts into gooey perfection, creating delightful pockets of stretchiness, while the French fried onion rings add a delightful, savory crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, decadent potatoes. This casserole promises a hearty and utterly comforting sensation, perfect for any gathering.
While this casserole is perfect as is, you can easily make it your own. Try swapping the Monterey Jack for sharp cheddar or a mix of cheeses like Colby-Jack for a slightly different flavor profile. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, consider stirring in cooked, crumbled bacon bits or finely chopped chives before baking. If you don't have French fried onions, a topping of crushed butter crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs tossed with a little melted butter can provide a similar crispy finish.
This hearty potato casserole is an ideal side dish for family dinners, holiday feasts, or a comforting brunch spread. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or even as the star of a potluck.