Justin Wilson’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese

Justin Wilson’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese is a simple, Southern-style casserole baked until golden and bubbling for the perfect comfort food side dish.

We have another fantastic recipe from Mr. Justin Wilson! Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese is a Southern comfort food at its easiest and most delicious. This simple casserole takes classic mashed potatoes up a notch with layers of bold flavor from garlic, onion, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Topped with a generous amount of cheddar cheese and baked until golden and bubbling, it’s the kind of side dish that steals the show.

How to Serve Justin Wilson’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese?

This cheesy potato bake is perfect for holidays, Sunday suppers, or any time you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing on the table. Serve it alongside roasted meats, casseroles, or all by itself with a bit of gravy—it’s that good.

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Justin Wilson’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese

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Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Bake

Justin Wilson makes a warm and cheesy Southern-style mashed potato casserole seasoned with garlic, onion, and cayenne. It’s baked until golden and bubbling, making it the perfect comfort food side dish.

SERVINGS: 6

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 50 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 5 cups of peeled and cut-up Irish potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon of salt
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
  • 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
  • Toppings (optional):

    • Green onions or chives, finely chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, boil the potatoes in salted water to cover, seasoned with onion, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, until tender. (About 20 minutes.)
  3. Drain and mash the potatoes. Place the potatoes in an oiled casserole dish and cover with cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

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