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Italian Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 20, 2023
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This delightfully cheesy and richly flavored casserole might be the ultimate party dish. It’s got all the comfort of a classic mashed potato casserole but with molto pizzazz. Favorite Italian ingredients, like Parmesan, garlic and rosemary punch up the flavor and the look. This casserole gets dressed up for the party with a buttery topping of toasted bread crumbs, chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. The pops of red and green make it perfect for a holiday table! Whether you’re traveling to the party or hosting, this dish will stay warm and bubbly for a long time after it comes out of the oven.

Italian Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

Casserole

  • 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouches
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make both potatoes pouches as directed.
  • Step 
    2
    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).
  • Step 
    3
    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.

Nutrition

300 Calories
19g Total Fat
7g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    This dish skips the scrubbing, peeling and mashing of potatoes while still delivering the same, delicious results. However, if you prefer to cook with whole potatoes, we’ve got plenty more mashed potato recipes for you to explore.
  • tip 2
    This is a great dish to bring to a party because it travels well in its 13x9-inch dish, and you can bake it ahead and still keep it warm for a very long time using an insulated bag. So there’s no need to use the oven upon arrival. We do recommend adding the tomatoes, to...
  • tip 3
    Turn a rotisserie chicken into a sparkling holiday meal, by pairing it with these scrumptious potatoes. Add your favorite green vegetable and some canned cranberries on the side, and you've got a mini feast without all the effort!
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