Holiday traditions are important in our family. Every year my kids and the extended family expect us to have certain dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year I tried to take a different approach. “Why don’t we purchase most of our Thanksgiving dinner?” I was met with resistance as the kids said, “Wait! You’re not making your fattening potatoes?” I found this Southern Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe when I was first married and have been making it for Christmas and Thanksgiving every since. It’s so good, but was always a pain to make. This year, with help from my Bellini Kitchen Master, I whipped up our casserole in record time.
Southern Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe:
This casserole is best made with fresh mashed potatoes. I used about 3 pounds of washed russet potatoes (about 6-8 medium potatoes.) You can peel the potatoes before cooking or not. If you leave the peels on, it will change the color from white to light brown.
Ingredients:
This uses a lot of dairy products! You’ll need cream cheese, butter, milk, cheese, salt, pepper and sour cream, along with the potatoes. Tip: It’s important to use a stronger cheese to bring out the flavor. I usually use a four cheese shredded taco blend.
Directions:
Step 1: Chop potatoes into chunks. Add the potatoes to the Bellini and cook on 100° C for twenty five minutes on speed 3.
Step 2: Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 stick butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, and 1 cup shredded cheese to the Bellini. Process on speed 3 for five minutes.
Step 4: Place mixture in casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Printable Recipe:
- 8 medium potatoes, washed and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package
- 1 cup shredded cheese + 1/4 cup for sprinkling on top of casserole
- salt and pepper to taste
- Step 1: Chop potatoes into chunks. Add the potatoes to the Bellini and cook on 100° C for twenty five minutes on speed 3.
- Step 2: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3: Add 1/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 stick butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, and 1 cup shredded cheese to the Bellini. Process on speed 3 for five minutes.
- Step 4: Place mixture in casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
About the Bellini Kitchen Master:
I have to admit, the Bellini Kitchen Master was a hard sale for me when my friend, Melanie, first mentioned it to me. I have a kitchen cabinet full of expensive appliances I only use occasionally and which my husband is always trying to give away to save space. I didn’t want another appliance to take up space. Within a few days of using the Bellini Kitchen Master, I was hooked. It has earned a permanent space on my counter top.
I’ve been using the Bellini Kitchen Master for 3 months and the amount of time and effort it saves me is amazing. I can mix up cakes and pies, which used to require at least an hour of stirring time, with no effort. I make another dish or clean the kitchen while they are mixing and the glazes are cooking. I mixed all of our Thanksgiving side dishes in the Bellini Kitchen Master, from the potato casserole to the homemade cranberry relish in record time and with minimal mess. I’ve made freezer jam, rice, mousse filling and more. This is one versatile appliance. What’s more important is it takes the place of several other appliances. I haven’t used my mixer, blender or food processor since I received the Bellini Kitchen Master. And, did I mention it’s easy to clean too? I add some warm water and dish detergent, turn it on and allow it to clean while I do other things.
The Bellini Kitchen Master is on sale right now for $399 and is worth every penny. It would make a great Christmas gift. In fact, if you want to make someone really happy, buy it in advance and let them do make their Christmas goodies in it. While I’ve been using it for recipes like my 3 ingredient Cranberry Relish, my Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Cake and my Southern Mashed Potato Casserole, Melanie has made a complete meal with her All in One Chicken Dinner. The Bellini Kitchen Master is available on Amazon and in stores at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy and Kohl’s.
What is your favorite recipe to make during the holidays?
YUM! Oh this looks so good. I will be making this with dinner this week for sure.
This recipe looks so delicious! My kids would probably gobble this up since they are mash potato fanatics. I will definitely have to add this to my list of recipes to try.
Oh that does look like a great appliance to add to the kitchen. And I love the casserole recipe.
This is really tempting, I’m going to try this later today! Bookmarked! Yummy!
I wish I would have checked this out yesterday! I had some russet potatoes and needed a different recipe idea.
Anything with potatoes and cheese is at the top of my list. I keep seeing the Bellini Kitchen Master being used for recipes. I think I might have to add it to my Christmas list.
What an unique way to prepare potatoes!
This looks like a delicious dish.
This is an interesting way to do cheesy potatoes. I am going to try it.
I never heard of this type of appliance before!!! I am intrigued to see what else you make with it!
this looks delicious! AS a vegetarian I am always looking for great dishes that I can prepare for the holidays that won’t necessitate meat and this one looks perfect!
This looks deliious! I know my family would love this at the dinner table one night this week.
I am a huge mashed potato fan. I may have to try these.
This looks so creamy! I love creamy casseroles! Can’t wait to try this!
We have something similar in Brazil, but it’s called souffle! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Another recipe to add to our list of favorites! We love our potatoes and a mashed potato casserole would make for a nice side to any meat dish! That Bellini Kitchen Master looks like it would be great to have, but the price is pretty steep. I will think about it. Hope “someone” would get it for me this Christmas. 🙂
I SO needed this recipe for Thanksgiving! I will have to add it to our casserole monday menu for next because I’m drooling over here!
Looks so creamy and yummy.. My kids love to eat mashed potato. This is healthy to eat.
Looks like a cool kitchen tool! Someone else was raving about this recently as well!
That mashed potato casserole is definitely my kind of dish! I think the Bellini sounds like an amazing appliance that I need to consider adding to my kitchen too!
What a neat appliance. It looks like it will come in really handy. I love mashed potatoes.
We eat a lot of potatoes here. I would love to try this recipe. I will have to look into the Bellini Kitchen Master.
This looks really good! Will be a great addition to our regular rotations!
I love mashed potatoes. I need to give your recipe a try. Any kind of potato recipe I’m usually willing to give it a try.
I have been looking for a new mixer. I will have to check out the Bellini Kitchen Master.
Oh my this casserole looks amazing. I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some.
I would love to have the Bellini Kitchen Master. This casserole looks like it would be a hit with my family.
This recipe looks so delicious. I know my family would love it. I will have to add the Bellini Kitchen Master to my wish list.
Oh this is great! I love mashed potatoes. They’re comfort food at it’s best. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This looks like the ultimate comfort food, which means I am totally making it. Having the right kitchen tools is certainly helpful as well.
That looks so good! I’ve been looking for a new mash potato recipe! Thanks!
Oh my! Slurp! My weaknesses: cheese and mashed potatoes. This recipe looks absolutely delish!
Why have I never had mashed potato casserole before? I am rectifying that situation ASAP!
I think you read my mind when you wrote this post. I am very much creating something like this right now. I need an idea to make for dinner this is perfect.
Boom! Potatoes and cheese is the best combo in the history of cooking. I cannot wait to make this.
Oh wow, I need one of those mixers! We love mashed potatoes around here but have never done them as a casserole. Looks delish!
Oh yeah! I love mashed potato casserole. I discovered it a few years back from an older woman at our church, and I have never looked back.