Best 11 Cheesy Mashed Potato Recipes

CHEESY LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, scallions, egg and 3 tablespoons of the flour in a large bowl (see Cook's Note). With your hands, divide the mixture into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a compact ball, and then flatten it into a pancake about 1/2-inch thick.
• Put the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish and carefully coat each pancake in the flour.
• Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. (Add enough oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan.)
• Fry the pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed between batches. (Do not overcrowd the pan and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a crisp crust.) Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle them with salt.
• Serve the potato pancakes topped with sour cream and garnished with additional chopped scallions.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream, cottage cheese and milk; stir in onions. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 375° for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• Add shredded cheese (reserve enough to top mushrooms), chives and bacon.
• Remove stems from clean mushrooms and stuff caps with potato mixture.
• Spread olive oil and minced garlic on bottom of walled cookie sheet or baking dish. Place mushrooms on top.
• Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top of the mushrooms.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CHICKEN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat, heat chicken broth, corn, chicken, bell pepper, green onions and butter to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
• Stir in milk and 1 pouch Cheese Sauce pouch until sauce is melted and thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1 potato pouch until blended. Serve immediately.

CHEESY BACON MASHED POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Line unbaked, unpricked pastry shell with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes; remove weights and foil; bake for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until almost done. Remove from oven.
• Reduce oven to 425°.
• Combine mashed potatoes, half-and-half and butter, set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and black pepper; beat with electric mixer on high speed until smooth.
• Add potato mixture; beat 1 minute longer. Stir in shredded cheese, chopped onion and bacon. Pour potato mixture into warm pastry shell.
• Bake at 425° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Time Saving Tip: Use a trigger release ice cream scoop, scraping the scoop against the side of the bowl to quickly and easily create uniform patties.
• n a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups mashed potatoes, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 large egg, ¼ cup flour and 2 Tbsp chopped chives. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture together until well mixed. If the potatoes are too loose to hold a patty shape, add flour a Tablespoon at a time.
• Place a heaping tablespoonful of potato mixture between your palms and form into a round, ⅓" thick patty. Dredge both sides of the pancake in bread crumbs and set on a cutting board. Repeat with remaining pancakes.
• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat with enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add patties in a single layer and sauté 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.
• Recipe works best with mashed potatoes that aren't super creamy. If they are very moist, you may need a little more flour for them to hold a patty shape. Do not use instant mashed potatoes.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO MUFFINS

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients.
• In separate bowl, beat eggs well; then add milk, potato, half of the cheese and shortening.
• Blend and add to dry mixture.
• Spoon into greased or paper lined muffin tins. 6 large muffins or 12 small.
• Sprinkle half the remaining cheese on the muffins.
• Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until done. (in large muffin tins this may be longer. they are done when firm to the touch and when the knife comes clean).
• When almost done baking sprinkle rest of cheese on top.
• Enjoy!

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFF BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• To mashed potatoes, add 2 cups cheese, cream or milk, butter, eggs, salt; mix well to combine.
• Cook, stir over very low heat until butter and cheese are melted.
• Spread into prepared baking dish.
• At this point you may cool completely and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese bake 5 minutes longer.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFFS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin tin.
• 2. Whisk together the mashed potatoes, the eggs, 3/4 cup of cheese, the chives, and ham. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with.
• 3. Mound a spoonful of the mixture in each muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
• 4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and heated through. Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
• 5. Make-Ahead Notes You can bake these and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat and re-crisp: arrange the puffs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes (depending on size). I assume these also freeze well, but I haven't experimented with this yet myself. If I froze them, I would thaw overnight in the refrigerator then follow the reheating instructions above.
• 6. More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber. Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese. Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, thyme and chili powder; saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in sliced mushrooms and saute until tender.
• Add in chicken broth and cooked ham; cook until heated through.
• Mix in mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth and no lumps remain; bring soup to a simmer over medium heat.
• If you find that the soup is too thick for your liking then add in more broth.
• Reduce heat to low and add in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
• Season with season salt and black pepper and add in more chili powder if desired.
• Mix in sour cream and table cream until heated through (DO NOT boil!).
• Ladle into bowls then sprinkle with chopped green onion and Parmesan cheese or grated cheddar cheese (if using).

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 350° prepare mashed potatoes to directions. Add sour cream, chives, parsley, pepper to the mashed potatoes. Place potatoes into a casserole dish. Top with cheese & sprinkle French's onion rings around the edges of the casserole. bake about 20 min or until cheese melts