Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These Cheesy Mashed Potatoes aren't just for special occasions! Here's our recipe for a creamy and rich comfort food side dish that you can make any day of the week.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 3/4 c sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 T cream cheese
- ¼ cup real butter at room temperature
- ½ cup milk whole milk is best, but skim milk will work too
- ½ t salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. This is a great time to compost your peels.
- Place potatoes into a large pot or large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add 1 t. of salt to the water.
- Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook until tender, around 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes. Add to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash potatoes by putting potatoes through a food mill or potato masher (or potato ricer, or strainer, or hand mixer).
- Gradually stir in room temp milk, then fold in the cheddar, cream cheese, and butter with a wooden spoon.
- Admire the creamy texture. Add your fresh herbs, salt and pepper, more cheese, or other toppings, if desired.
- Serve immediately. If the rest of your meal isn’t quite ready, keep covered on low heat so they stay warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 329mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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