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Cheesy Smashed Potato Casserole

Idaho Preferred Staff
By Idaho Preferred Staff
Cheesy Smashed Potato Casserole
  • Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 8 large Idaho potatoes
  • ½ cup Idaho butter
  • 1 Cup Idaho Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Idaho cottage cheese (small curd)
  • 1 cup grated Idaho white cheddar cheese
  • 2-3 Tablespoons minced Idaho onions or chopped Idaho green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced Idaho chives
  • 2 tablespoons snipped Idaho parsley
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Steps

  • Peel and cut potatoes into cubes.

  • Boil in a large pot approx 45 minutes, or until tender.

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.

  • Remove potatoes from stove, drain and mash to desired texture – blend smooth or leave bigger chunks based on preference (method pictured shows larger potato chunks).

  • Add butter, salt and pepper.

  • Stir in sour cream, cottage cheese, onions and chives.

  • Spoon mashed potatoes into a buttered 2 quart casserole dish.

  • Sprinkle white cheddar cheese on top.

  • Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes.

  • Garnish with snipped parsley.