Description
This incredible Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a sweet and savory masterpiece, offering creamy potato goodness perfectly complemented by a golden, caramelized marshmallow topping.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Russet Potatoes
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 cups Miniature Marshmallows
Optional: Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Potatoes: Peel and cut the Russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks
- Boil 'Em Good: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until fork-tender
- Drain and Mash: Drain potatoes, then return them to the pot and dry them out over low heat
- Creamy Potato Base: Add butter, milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth
- Preheat & Prep Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish
- Assemble the Casserole: Spoon the mashed potatoes into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly
- Add Marshmallow Topping: Evenly sprinkle marshmallows over the potato mixture
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brow
- Serve Immediately: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving
Notes
Warm dairy before adding to potatoes for better mixing.
For best texture, use a potato masher instead of a food processor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg