Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake
Mashed potato in an Oven Bake form
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
- 1.5 kg Potatoes
- 1/2 Cup Milk, warmed 125ml
- 60 gm Butter
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche
- 1 tsp Garlic, crushed
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch White Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Chives, chopped
- 2 1/2 Cups Cheese, grated I used a mix of vintage cheddar and pizza cheese
Peel and chop potatoes.
In a large saucepan cover potatoes and garlic with water, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Preheat oven 180C
Drain the water from the potatoes and return the pot to the heat for about 30-40 seconds to dry them out.
Mash the potatoes, add butter, mash that in then add milk, sour cream, salt and peppers. Mash until well combined.
Stir in the chives and all the cheese stirring until cheese is melted.
Spoon mash into a 2 litre casserole dish.
Bake 30-40 minutes until golden.
Flavours could be added while mashing the potatoes ie: Pesto, Bacon, Mustard, fresh herbs.
Prepare in advance and store in the fridge until its time to pop into the oven Keyword Cheesy Mash, Potato Bake