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Mashed Potato Casserole | Ricotta & Parmesan

Published: Aug 14, 2018 · Modified: Aug 18, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Mashed Potato Casserole with Ricotta and Parmesan
Mashed Potato Casserole with Ricotta and Parmesan

Italian Mashed Potato Casserole is delicious and easy make-ahead dish for making mashed potatoes. Don’t miss this simple recipe that’s great for Thanksgiving dinner, holidays, or even weeknights.

Mashed Potato Casserole with ricotta and parmesan

Never stress about getting mashed potatoes right again! This easy Italian Mashed Potato Casserole can be made in advance and baked right before serving. Moreover, these mashed potatoes stay creamy and delicious thanks to the ricotta and parmesan cheese.

What I love about this dish is that you can assemble the entire dish ahead of time. Then, just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat! In the market for a new casserole dish? Get a great baking dish like mine from Amazon here: Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware 9″ Square Dish, White.

Italian Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole is the perfect make ahead potato dish for the holidays. Guests are going to love the Italian flavors of this dish. You can’t beat the perfect creamy and cheesy mashed potato with a fun bread crumb topping.

To make, just cut and boil red potatoes… no need to peel! Drain the potatoes and return to pot. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mash.

warm potatoes, ricotta, parmesan in a metal mixing bowl.

Spread the potatoes into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.

mixture smoothed out in a baking pan.

Lastly, top with parmesan and breadcrumbs.

Cheese and bread crumbs sprinkled over the casserole.

At this point, you and either refrigerate the casserole or bake if serving immediately.

If baking straight from the refrigerator, just add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time. Insert a meat thermometer in the middle of the potatoes to ensure that they are warmed through.

Mashed potato casserole with parmesan and breadcrumb topping

Be sure to remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Looking for more stress-free holiday dishes?

  • Don’t miss my easy and delicious Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze and free up some oven space this year.
  • Completely Make-Ahead Brussels Sprouts Salad is a hearty and easy to put together side that holds up great when made ahead.
  • Classic Cornbread Stuffing is a delicious traditional dish that has simple make-ahead instructions.
  • Another great make-ahead dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu is Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping.
  • For a lighter alternative to pecan pie, try my lighted up Pecan Pie Date Bars – the perfect make-ahead dessert for your Thanksgiving table.

Hope you love this recipe for simple Italian-style Mashed Potato Casserole!

Mashed Potato Casserole with Ricotta and Parmesan

Mashed Potato Casserole with Ricotta and Parmesan

A delicious Italian-style alternative to basic mashed potatoes. These can be made ahead of time and baked the day of. Perfect side dish for holidays or easy enough to make on a weeknight. 
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Angela Allison

Equipment

  • 9 x 9 inch casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds red-skinned potatoes
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter half a stick
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (part-skim or whole)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder

Topping

  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • If serving immediatley, preheat oven to 400 degrees.  
  • Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the top of the potatoes about an inch. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Simmer until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot. 
  • In the pot along with the potatoes, add in the butter, ricotta, parmesan, milk, salt, and garlic powder. Mash with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. Spoon potato mixture into a greased casserole dish and smooth the top. 
  • For the topping, in a small bowl mix together the parmesan and breadcrumbs. Pour on top of potatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until crust is golden. 

Notes

Make-ahead tip: Assemble the entire dish ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake the day of. Just be sure to add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time and cook until the potatoes are bubbly and warmed through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal
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  1. Nathan

    August 18, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    A mashed potato casserole? Sign me up immediately! I’m definitely going to be trying this recipe soon, how could I resist?

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline Meldrum

    August 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at potatoes! I’m in! Yum!

    Reply
  3. Teodora Grujic

    August 18, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect side dish for a big family dinner! Thank you!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      August 18, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      It really is! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Whitney

    August 18, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    There is nothing better than mashed potatoes. I have never dreamed of making it into a casserole, brilliant idea!

    Reply
  5. Tara

    August 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum! Such a flavorful casserole for the upcoming holiday season. I love the addition of all that cheese!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      August 18, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      The cheeses make it extra special 🙂

      Reply

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