Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

a simple but tasty side dish!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

473
calories
25,5g
fat
51,6g
carbohydrates
11,9g
protein
69mg
cholesterol
325mg
sodium
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Recipe Description

This Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs is a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Creamy soft mashed potato topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. Another great thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead of time. 

It is so easy to make too. Simply cook and mash 4 pounds of potatoes. Mix with milk, butter, mozzarella and parmesan. Place the mashed potato in a baking dish and top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake until golden and enjoy with this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

To make my Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs?

Ingredients for Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a casserole dish

    5 min
    Step 1 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with butter.

  2. 2

    Cook the potatoes

    15 min
    Step 2 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Boil the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 15 minutes until they are very tender.

  3. 3

    Drain and mash

    3 min
    Step 3 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread CrumbsStep 3 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash well until there are no lumps.

  4. 4

    Add milk, butter and cheeses

    3 min
    Step 4 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread CrumbsStep 4 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread CrumbsStep 4 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Add the milk and melted butter. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Put potatoes in the casserole dish

    2 min
    Step 5 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Transfer the potatoes to the casserole dish.

  6. 6

    Make the topping

    2 min
    Step 6 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread CrumbsStep 6 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Mix the breadcrumbs and the remaining parmesan together in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the mashed potato.

  7. 7

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 7 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Bake the dish for about 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

    Serve with your Thanksgiving dinner.

This Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs recipe is so easy to make - just mix everything together bake for 20 minutes! If you make this side dish for Thanksgiving this year, please come back to leave a review to tell me what you think!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Ursula Bennett
March 19, 2025
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Superb! My kids devoured these mashed potatoes last Thanksgiving. The cheesy, crunchy top was a hit, and I made it ahead of time - a real lifesaver!

Ursie
December 12, 2024
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Delish! Whipped these up for Thanksgiving and they vanished! The fam loved 'em, especially with that cheesy top. So simple too – defo making again!

Emily
October 30, 2024
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These mashed potatoes were a hit! Made them for Thanksgiving and my kids devoured 'em!

Yuri
August 5, 2024
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Super yummy dish!

James Smith
February 8, 2024
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Delicious

Paul
December 23, 2023
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Yo, these Baked Mashed Potatoes are legit! Made 'em for Thanksgiving and my fam went wild. So creamy and cheesy, perfect side dish. Easy peasy too, big win!

Dude
December 9, 2023
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These spuds are lit, easiest dish ever

Bella
October 31, 2023
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I made these Baked Mashed Potatoes for our family dinner. My kids couldn’t get enough! Super creamy and the crunchy top was a hit. Easily my new go-to for holidays!

Olivia
October 12, 2023
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Superb mashed potatoes!

Zoe
October 10, 2023
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OMG, these Baked Mashed Potatoes are a total game changer! Made 'em for Thanksgiving and my fam gobbled 'em up. Super easy and soooo creamy. Def doing this again next year!

Olivia
October 9, 2023
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Delicious

Amy
June 2, 2023
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Exceptional!

Xander
September 28, 2022
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Superb!

Yates Johnson
May 1, 2022
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Simply great dish.

Danielle
April 25, 2022
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Yasss! These taters were a hit at our Thanksgiving feast! Super easy to prepare, I made 'em ahead and popped 'em in the oven. My kids devoured 'em and kept asking for more. Totally recommend this bomb recipe!

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