Description
Indulge in these decadent Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes, a rich and creamy side dish perfect for any occasion. Loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, these potatoes are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 5 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and boil until fork-tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain potatoes, return to pot, mash, then add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, transfer mashed potatoes to a baking dish, top with cheeses, bake until golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chives or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- For added richness, mix in cooked bacon bits before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
