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Creamy Paula Deen Mashed Potato Bake Recipe

Creamy Paula Deen Mashed Potato Bake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Creamy paula deen mashed potato bake delivers comfort on a plate with rich, cheesy goodness. Southern-style potatoes combine classic ingredients for a satisfying side dish you’ll crave at family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen hash browns
  • 1 package (7.6 oz/216 g) butter & herbed mashed potato mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 stick (113 g/½ cup) butter
  • 2 cups French-fried onion rings
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Hydration: Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot, then add frozen hash browns and cook for 5 minutes until partially thawed. Drain thoroughly using a colander, pressing gently to remove excess moisture.
  2. Blending: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine drained hash browns with mashed potato mix. Fold in melted butter, softened cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream until ingredients are evenly integrated.
  3. Seasoning: Enhance the potato mixture with garlic salt, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
  4. Preparation: Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. Smoothly transfer the potato mixture into the dish, using a spatula to create an even surface.
  5. Initial Baking: Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 35-45 minutes until edges turn golden and the center is thoroughly heated.
  6. Crispy Topping: Sprinkle French-fried onion rings generously across the surface. Return to the oven for an additional 5-8 minutes, allowing the onion rings to become crisp and deep golden brown.

Notes

  • Drain Thoroughly: Press hash browns gently in colander to remove maximum moisture, preventing a soggy casserole texture.
  • Cheese Temperature Tip: Ensure cream cheese and other dairy are at room temperature for smoother, more even mixing.
  • Seasoning Balance: Taste mixture before baking and adjust salt levels carefully, as cheese and butter already contribute sodium.
  • Crispy Topping Trick: Watch onion rings closely during final baking to achieve perfect golden-brown crunch without burning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 487
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 914 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 82 mg