Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• pound sYukon Gold potatoes, or more as needed
• 1/2 cup milk, hot
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
• tablespoon sbutter
• large egg, lightly beaten
• clove sgarlic, or to taste, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Gather the ingredients. Photographer: Victor Protasio / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong
2. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Photographer: Victor Protasio / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a glass baking dish. Combine milk, cream cheese, ⅓ cup green onions, butter, egg, garlic, and salt in a bowl; add to potatoes. Mash until smooth; transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and remaining green onions. Photographer: Victor Protasio / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong
4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Photographer: Victor Protasio / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong

Tips

You can use plain or herbed cream cheese. Chives can be substituted for the green onions. To make ahead, cool, cover, and refrigerate the casserole for up to 24 hours; you will need to increase the baking time to 55 minutes.