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Italian Mashed Potatoes

Published: Aug 14, 2018 · Modified: Nov 4, 2022 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 Potatoes 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.

Italian Mashed potatoes in a white serving dish with parsley in the background.

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.

For another delicious potato recipe, give these Italian Roasted Potatoes a try! And, you definitely don’t want to miss this easy and flavorful Boursin Mashed Potatoes!

Why this Recipe Works!

If you are looking for a flavorful and stress-free mashed potato recipe, this is it! Italian Mashed Potatoes are a simple and easy recipe with perfect results every time.

What makes the potatoes so special is the combination of ricotta and parmesan cheeses. The ricotta keeps the potatoes super moist while the parmesan adds a deliciously cheesy flavor.

The potatoes used here are red skinned potatoes. These have a very thin skin and peeling ahead of time is not necessary! Plus, keep the red skin adds a wonderful flavor and texture to the potatoes.

You could mash the potatoes and serve as is, but I like to then transfer these to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and more cheese. This gives it an irresistible flavor and pretty presentation.

Recipe in a white baking dish with a scoop taken out of them.

Italian Mashed Potatoes are one side dish you need to try. They are the perfect potatoes for any occasion and great for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

How to Make Italian Mashed Potatoes

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.

If you are making the dish for now, preheat oven to 350 degrees. You can also put the potatoes together through step 4 below, and cover and refrigerate and bake later.

process shots showing how to make recipe including mashing the ricotta cheese and spreading into a baking dish.

Step 1: Dice the red potatoes into large chunks. I personally like to keep the skin on red potatoes, so I don’t peel them. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 2: Drain the cooked potatoes and return to the pot. Add in the butter, ricotta, milk parmesan, kosher salt, and garlic powder.

Step 3: Mash the potato mixture using a potato masher. You can also save time by using a handheld mixer to mash the potatoes.

Step 4: Spread the potatoes into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle on parmesan and breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.

Italian Mashed Potatoes in a white casserole dish with parsley on top.

At this point, you and either refrigerate the casserole or bake if serving immediately. Bake, covered for 20 minutes and then uncover and bake for another five minutes until golden brown.

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.

Recipe Tips and FAQs

  • Red potatoes are a great potato to use here because it is thin-skinned and doesn’t need to be peeled. You can use other types of potatoes, just peel the skin first.
  • Always fill the pot of potatoes with cold water. This will ensure more even cooking.
  • Drain the potatoes and add the remaining ingredients directly to the pot. The warm of the pot will help to warm all of the other ingredients, plus, less mess!
  • If desired, you can skip the baking dish and just serve the potatoes as is without the topping.
  • To make ahead, prepare the entire dish without baking, cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, add an additional 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Can you make mashed potato casserole ahead of time?

You can prepare your mashed potato casserole ahead of time and then just bake before serving. Cover and bake until warmed through. Be sure to use a thermometer to check that the center of the potatoes are warm before serving.

Can you use ricotta in mashed potatoes?

Ricotta is a great addition to any mashed potato recipe. It keeps the potatoes super moist and fluffy, without adding a lot of fat.

What temperature should mashed potatoes be?

Mashed potatoes should be served at 140 degrees. This is the ideal temperature to keep them warm so that they don’t form any harmful bacteria. If you are reheating potatoes, use a thermometer to ensure this temperature is reached before serving.

Italian mashed potatoes with a breadcrumb topping in a white serving dish.

Got leftover mashed potatoes? Use them to make these delicious Mashed Potato Cakes!

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Italian Mashed Potatoes

Italian Mashed Potatoes

Italian Mashed Potatoes are made with ricotta and parmesan cheese and then baked with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
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: 307kcal
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: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 27656IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 1mg
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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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