Description
Creamy, cheesy spicy baked potato casserole delivers comfort food magic straight from a home kitchen. Layers of tender potatoes, zesty seasonings, and melted cheese guarantee a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) shredded Cheddar cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 milliliters) ground turmeric
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Wash and cube potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Submerge potato cubes in salted boiling water, cooking until fork-tender with a slight resistance at the center.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and allow excess moisture to evaporate, preventing a watery casserole.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently mash potatoes using a potato masher to create a rustic, textured consistency.
- Whisk eggs separately to introduce air and ensure smooth incorporation into the potato mixture.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, ground turmeric, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
- Grease a ceramic baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the spicy potato mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it uniformly with a spatula.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes until the top develops a golden-brown crust and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and casserole to stabilize.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes for personalized heat level.
- Swap regular cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for healthier dietary options.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or crumbled vegetarian bacon for extra flavor and texture variation.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a nutrient-dense, slightly sweeter twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg