Best 6 Nanis Mashed Potato Casserole Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a comforting and delectable dish that will surely be a hit at any gathering – Nani's Mashed Potato Casserole. This classic casserole combines the creaminess of mashed potatoes with a crispy, cheesy topping, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

This recipe collection features two variations of this beloved dish: the classic Nani's Mashed Potato Casserole and a vegan version for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Both recipes are crafted with love and attention to detail, ensuring a delicious and satisfying experience for everyone.

The first recipe, Nani's Mashed Potato Casserole, is a traditional rendition that embodies the essence of comfort food. It starts with fluffy mashed potatoes, lovingly prepared with butter, milk, and a touch of garlic for a subtle savory note. A generous layer of cheddar cheese is then sprinkled on top, creating a golden-brown crust that adds a delightful crunch to each bite.

For those seeking a plant-based alternative, the Vegan Mashed Potato Casserole offers a delightful twist on the classic dish. Creamy mashed potatoes are made with almond milk and vegan butter, while nutritional yeast lends a subtle cheesy flavor. A combination of breadcrumbs and chopped walnuts provides a crispy topping that mimics the texture of melted cheese, resulting in a casserole that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

Whether you prefer the classic or the vegan version, Nani's Mashed Potato Casserole is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences. Add your favorite herbs, spices, or vegetables to the mashed potatoes for a personalized touch. You can also experiment with different types of cheese or use a combination of cheeses to create a unique flavor profile.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAMA'S FAMOUS CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite mashed potato casserole recipe handed down through the family. These cheesy mashed potatoes are the best you'll ever taste! Everyone is sure to love it. Mama usually just throws together whatever amounts she thinks taste good. But I did get her to give me a recipe with measurements.

Provided by Amy Eckel

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 stalks green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash while hot. Add sour cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper; beat until well blended. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 506.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Great for preparing beforehand and then an easy 35-minute bake when company comes over.

Provided by Dawnsigkap

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
9 large potatoes, peeled
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (6 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes; reserve water for mashing, if necessary. Add sour cream, cream cheese, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper; beat until creamy. Pour into the prepared dish. Cover with Cheddar cheese, parsley, and paprika.
  • Bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 315.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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I've shared this recipe many times with relatives and friends, just as my sister-in-law shared it with me. It can be prepared up to two days in advance.-Margaret Lindberg, Richland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender. Drain; place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion, garlic salt and salt; beat until blended., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

GARLIC MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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A great make-ahead recipe, and a nice amount of extra flavor instead of your standard mashed.

Provided by Chef Kris

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, or more as needed
½ cup hot milk
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped green onions, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a glass baking dish.
  • Combine milk, cream cheese, 1/3 cup green onions, egg, butter, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Pour onto the prepared potatoes. Mash together until mixture is smooth. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and remaining green onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 385.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRANDMA'S MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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My grandma's signature mashed potato casserole. Super creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese. Yum! If I had to pick one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be this.

Provided by ErinWard

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or more to taste
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Return potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth. Add sour cream, cream cheese, margarine, and milk; beat until light and fluffy. Add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle Colby-Jack cheese over top and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 649.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This casserole may upset some mashed potato purists, but take heart: one bite and they'll be won over. The genius of this recipe, besides its utter deliciousness, is that it can be made the day before, or even two. Cook the potatoes, assemble the casserole, wrap tightly and store it in the refrigerator. When dinnertime comes, dust it with the cheese, butter and bread crumbs and bake the whole thing off. (And for everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, and more for the pan
6 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2/3 cup bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large pot, bring the potatoes, 4 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes with 10 tablespoons butter, sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Mash in the chives. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Spread potatoes into the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, bread crumbs and cheese. Mix together until it forms coarse crumbs. Crumbs can be refrigerated for three days.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle crumbs over the top of the potato casserole and bake until golden and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality potato: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are ideal for mashed potatoes because they are both starchy and fluffy.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are very tender: This will ensure that they are easy to mash and will result in a smooth and creamy casserole.
  • Mash the potatoes with butter, cream, and milk: This will make them rich and flavorful. You can also add other ingredients to the mashed potatoes, such as cheese, herbs, or spices.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes in a casserole dish and top with cheese and bread crumbs: This will create a golden brown crust on top of the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Loaded with herbs and topped with a crispy Parmesan crust, this make-ahead dish is inspired by a famous New York City deli sandwich. This side dish features a creamy potato base with layers of meat and cheese. It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Whether you are looking for a classic potato dish or something a little more unique, this recipe is sure to please.

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