Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed potatoes with cheese in serving bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is a wonderfully delicious, fool-proof side dish to add to your everyday meals or special holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 302kcal

Author: Sally

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes
½ teaspoon salt more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dry parsley
¼ cup butter salted
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
¾ cup milk or cream or half and half
4 ounces sour cream

Instructions

Peel, wash, and chop potatoes, removing any dark spots.
Add potatoes to medium-sized pan, and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook covered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are softened.
Drain water and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, butter, and cheese.
With burner still on low heat, mash ingredients together with a fork or potato masher until butter and cheese are melty.
Add milk and sour cream and stir together. Heat on low until heated through.
With a hand mixer, mix until as smooth as desired. Taste, and add more salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Don't overcook your potatoes, as they will start to incorporate into your water. Cook just until softened. You should be able to poke them with a fork or sharp knife and they will separate a bit when done.
Makes 4 servings. Easy to double or triple recipe if needed.

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