Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, a perfect side dish for any occasion. With a delectable blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Other Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (more as needed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Mash Potatoes: Add butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth, adding more milk if needed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, top with extra cheese or herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead and reheat it in the oven at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Try mixing in cream cheese or swapping cheddar for Gouda for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
