Italian Mashed Potato Casserole Recipes

ITALIAN POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with potatoes. In the same skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper. Spoon over potatoes to within 1 in. of edge of dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart saucepan, make both potatoes pouches as directed.
• Reserve 1 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons bacon and 1/4 cup green onions for topping. Stir cream cheese, remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and pepper into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with reserved 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is slightly puffed and golden brown.
• Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon and green onions.

ITALIAN LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pot, bring Russet Potato (4) to boil in heavily salted water, along with the sachet of Bay Leaf (1), Black Peppercorns (1/2 teaspoon), and Fresh Rosemary (2 sprig).
• Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 35-40 minutes. Drain from water, once potatoes are done, and discard sachet.
• In a small saucepot, warm up together Salt (to taste) and Milk (1/2 cup). Add Butter (1/4 cup) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and Sour Cream (1/4 cup).
• Using a stand mixer, fixed with the whisk attachment, beat potatoes until mealy and broken up.
• Slowly add milk mixture to potatoes. Once liquid has been added, speed up mixer and beat potatoes until creamy texture is achieved.
• Add Provolone Cheese (0.66 pound), Fresh Chives (0.5 ounce), and Salami (2.5 ounce) to potatoes. Mix until well incorporated.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a casserole dish with some of the Butter (1/4 cup) and some of the Breadcrumbs (3/4 cup). Scrape potato mixture out of mixing bowl and into breaded casserole dish. Even out the top and top with more bread crumbs and butter.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
• Serve alongside your favorite roast or other main dish.

EASY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes; reserve water for mashing, if necessary. Add sour cream, cream cheese, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper; beat until creamy. Pour into the prepared dish. Cover with Cheddar cheese, parsley, and paprika.
• Bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, about 35 minutes.

ITALIAN LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make both potatoes pouches as directed.
• Stir cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the Italian seasoning and rosemary into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center of casserole).
• Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat. Top casserole with tomatoes, toasted bread crumbs and basil.

BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well. Mix in the milk and melted butter. Mix in the mozzarella and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes. Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.
• Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

MASHED POTATO SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl. Add sour cream and broth; beat on low speed until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Spread half of the potato mixture into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with sausage mixture and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with the cheese, parsley and oregano. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BAKED ITALIAN MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil potatoes with garlic until tender and drain.
• Mash potatoes and garlic together and add 6 tablespoons of the butter and then add the milk.
• Mash until potatoes are smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
• Stir to blend.
• Use 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to grease the bottom and sides of a casserole dish.
• Coat the bottom and sides with breadcrumbs.
• Spoon potato mixture into the dish and dot the top with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
• Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

SAUSAGE AND MASHED POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• In a skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain fat, can cut in large pieces or leave whole.
• Place in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Top/spread evenly with the 3 cups of mashed potatoes.
• In the same skillet, saute the onion, garlic and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp-tender.
• Stir in mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper; mix to combine (do not cook).
• Spoon over potatoes to within 1-inch of edge.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley on top.
• Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.