Description
Indulge in these Personalized Cheesy Potato Casseroles, a delightful and customizable dish perfect for any occasion. Creamy potatoes mixed with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection, and topped with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Cooked bacon bits
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 4 individual ramekins or small baking dishes.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes until tender; drain.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine potatoes, 3/4 cup cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, milk, butter, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Ramekins: Divide mixture among ramekins and top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with optional toppings, then serve hot.
Notes
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual casserole
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
