Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
This easy cream cheese mashed potatoes recipe makes rich and creamy mashed potatoes that are absolutely delicious. The perfect side dish for family dinners and holidays!
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
Equipment
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds russet potatoes washed and peeled
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed, at room temperature
- ½ cup butter 1 stick cubed, at room temperature
- 1½ tsps sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and place in large pot
- Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes, and bring to boil
- Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. There should be no resistance
- Drain into a large colander
- Add half and half to the pot, and allow it to warm up. The heat should be enough to warm it up without turning on the stove
- Add potatoes back to the pot, and add cream cheese, butter and seasonings
- Mash with potato masher until ingredients are well blended and creamy
Notes
Make sure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature so they are easier to blend.
Always heat potatoes in cold water. Don't add to boiling water, as they won't cook evenly.
Reduce heat to simmer, so they don't overcook.
Use a potato masher instead of a mixer to avoid overworking the potatoes, which will make them gluey.
You can keep mashed potatoes warm in a crockpot if you need to make them ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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