Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These cream cheese mashed potatoes are boiled potatoes blended with butter, milk, cream cheese and seasonings to make a rich and creamy side dish. The best mashed potatoes you'll ever eat!
Servings 10
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or sliced chives
- additional butter for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and add them back to the pot.
- Place the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until butter is melted.
- Add the melted garlic butter, cream cheese and milk to the pot of potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until they're smooth and creamy. Stir in the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley or chives, then serve. Garnish with additional butter if desired.
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Notes
- The easiest way to mash potatoes is with a potato masher. If you want extra smooth potatoes, you can try pressing your potatoes through a ricer before you add them back to the pot.
- Be sure not to mash your potatoes in the food processor. If you try it that way, you’ll end up with really thick potatoes that have an unpleasant texture.
- Cut your potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg