Cheesy mashed potatoes
Fluffy creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes is your golden ticket to win side dishes especially during the holidays.
Servings: 6
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes peeled if desired and quartered
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place cut potatoes in a large saucepan or dutch oven, cover with cold water and stir in 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water come to a boil reduce heat to medium high to maintain the boil and cook for about 10 minutes more or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Take the pot away from heat and carefully drain all the water, mash with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 3 quart baking dish.
- Place milk and butter in a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl and heat just until butter melts.
- Cut cream cheese into small cubes and add to the pot.
- Stir in half the cheddar and half the mozzarella cheese.
- Pour in hot milk and mix everything well with a wooden spoon.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Spread potatoes on your baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese melts and browns a bit to your liking.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add more warm milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Storage:
- Refrigerate leftover tightly covered for up tp 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 1060mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 2mg