Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole
Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole layers fluffy Yukon Gold mash with tangy cream cheese, butter, and green onions, then bakes under a Cheddar-topped crust until lightly browned. It’s rich, garlicky, and ultra-comforting, perfect for weeknight dinners or as a holiday side that stands out on the table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a glass baking dish. In a bowl, combine the milk, cream cheese, 1/3 cup green onions, butter, egg, garlic, and salt; add to the potatoes. Mash until smooth, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and the remaining green onions.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 367.3 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 11.08 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 42.19 g 15%
- Total Fat 16.93 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 10.19 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.39 mg High 27%
- Sodium 251.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 6.45 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 198.96 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 1022.49 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 91.11 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Yellow Potatoes, Butter, Cream Cheese, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 367.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Yellow Potatoes, Butter, Cream Cheese, Eggs, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 367.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole healthy?
- Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 367.3 calories and 11.08 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.62 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.19 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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