Holiday Potato Casserole Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Holiday Potato Casserole! A decadent mix of mashed potatoes and sweet yams, elevated with a touch of tangy goat cheese and rich cream cheese. This isn't your grandma's casserole (though she'd love it!). Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion – or heck, make it any day you need a comforting, flavorful meal. The goat cheese adds a surprising depth of flavor without overpowering the dish. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 447.1 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for Holiday Potato Casserole

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How to Make Holiday Potato Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish and set aside.
  3. Peel and chop 2 lbs russet potatoes, 1 lb sweet potatoes (yams), and 1/2 medium yellow onion into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. Place potatoes, yams, and onion in a large pot. Cover with cold salted water (about 2 inches above the vegetables). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes and yams are easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Drain the potatoes, yams, and onion thoroughly.
  6. Return the cooked vegetables to the pot. Remove from heat.
  7. Add 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 2 oz goat cheese (crumbled), 4 tbsp butter (melted), and 1/2 cup milk.
  8. Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  10. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed potato mixture.
  11. Pour the potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  12. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.
  13. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

58g

Carbs

18g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Holiday Potato Casserole?

Holiday Potato Casserole takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Holiday Potato Casserole?

Holiday Potato Casserole has approximately 447.1 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Holiday Potato Casserole?

The key ingredients for Holiday Potato Casserole are White Potatoes, Yam, Onion, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Goat Cheese, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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