Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Cheesy mashed potatoes — Not only it’s a delicious alternative to regular mashed potato recipes, but it’s a very much-appreciated way to serve your potato side dish. Best known for its presence in Tiramisù, the delicate flavor and texture of mascarpone bring a brand new creaminess to your usual mashed potatoes. Not too rich, but just rich enough, this side dish recipe is perfect for any special occasion.

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Nov 20, 2025

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Ingredients list for Cheesy mashed potatoes

• 1 1/2 lbs (650g) of potatoes
• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 lb (250g) mascarpone
• 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Gruyere or any other Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and sweet potato, and cut into even chunks. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook until tender with the bay leaf (about 30 minutes).
2. Discard the bay leaf, drain potatoes, and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and half the Swiss cheese. Salt and pepper generously.
3. Spoon into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 430°F (220°C) in broiler mode for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

Tip:  Salt and pepper generously because mascarpone and potatoes are very bland!

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Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 45 min

This mashed potato recipes is perfect for any special occasion.

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• 1 1/2 lbs (650g) of potatoes
• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 lb (250g) mascarpone
• 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Gruyere or any other Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and sweet potato, and cut into even chunks. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook until tender with the bay leaf (about 30 minutes).
2. Discard the bay leaf, drain potatoes, and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and half the Swiss cheese. Salt and pepper generously.
3. Spoon into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 430°F (220°C) in broiler mode for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned

Recipe Notes

• Salt and pepper generously because mascarpone and potatoes are very bland!

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