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    Home » Side dishes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on November 5, 2023, updated November 2, 2023 - Leave a Comment

    Total time: 35 minutes minutes
    Prep time: 5 minutes minutes
    5 from 1 vote
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    Cheesy mashed potatoes.

    These cheesy mashed potatoes whip up in just 35 minutes and result in the creamiest, richest potatoes. Made with two types of cheese, they're going to become your new favorite side dish for Holiday dinners and any time you're craving a heart meal.

    Cheesy mashed potatoes.
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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • What you need to make them
    • How to make them
    • Tips & tricks
    • Storing, freezing & reheating
    • More quick & easy potato sides
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    • Reviews

    If you're looking to step up your mashed potato game this year, you've come to the right place! This cheesy mashed potato recipe takes all the glorious flavor and comfort of traditional mashed potatoes and adds cheese - so you know it's going to be even better.

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    Why you will love this recipe

    • Easy to make with minimal ingredients and cooking time. All you need to do is boil, mash and mix!
    • Super cheesy with two types of cheese, for the ultimate comfort
    • Low maintenance as these mashed potatoes with cheese are even better if they sit for 15 minutes after cooking
    • The perfect Holiday side: they are perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter - as well as any other family dinner

    What you need to make them

    Ingredients for cheesy mashed potatoes.

    Ingredient notes & substitutions

    • Potatoes: the best potatoes for mashing are Yukon gold potatoes and russet potatoes, but you can use any kind you have
    • Seasonings: the potatoes are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and gets a lot of flavor from the cheese. You can adjust seasonings as desired and even add fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley or thyme. You can also add a few garlic cloves to the water when boiling the potatoes for an easy variation.
    • Cream cheese: opt for full-fat cream cheese for the richest taste and creamiest texture. Use less cream cheese if you prefer firmer mashed potatoes.
    • Parmesan adds amazing flavor. However, any well-flavored hard cheese will work. Gruyere, pecorino and cheddar cheese are great options.

    How to make them

    Collage showing how to make cheesy mashed potatoes.
    1. Boil the potatoes, drain them, and add the butter. Mash until the butter is melted.
    2. Add in the cream cheese and continue mashing
    3. Fold in the parmesan cheese
    4. Taste test and season with salt and pepper
    Cheesy mashed potatoes.

    Tips & tricks

    • Peeling is optional. You don't need to peel the potatoes, but it does make it look nicer.
    • Reduce cooking time by cutting the potatoes into small chunks before boiling
    • Salt the potato water well as this ensures you're potatoes are well seasoned to start
    • Taste as you go and add more salt and pepper if needed
    • For a fun twist, top the potatoes with bacon, chives, or parsley before serving
    • Use any leftovers to make a mashed potato casserole

    Storing, freezing & reheating

    Storing: Let the mashed potatoes cool then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

    Freezing: The potatoes can be frozen but they do become a bit runny after thawing. Make sure to let them cool before storing them in a freezer bag or other air tight container.

    ​Reheating: Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat. Make sure to stir frequently.

    Make ahead: You can make these mashed potatoes the day before serving.

    Cheesy mashed potatoes.

    More quick & easy potato sides

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    Recipe

    Cheesy mashed potatoes.

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: North American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 581kcal
    Prep time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook time: 30 minutes mins
    Total time: 35 minutes minutes
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    • 2 lb potatoes peeling optional, cut in smaller pieces
    • 1 tablespoon salt for seasoning potato boiling water
    • ¼ cup salted butter
    • 1 cup cream cheese
    • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese or other flavorful cheese like Gruyere, Pecorino or cheddar
    • ½ teaspoon fine table salt or according to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or according to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • To start, boil the potatoes in a large pot with salted water until tender, then drain them.
      2 lb potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt
    • Mash the potatoes, then add butter and keep mashing until the butter is melted and well mixed in.
      ¼ cup salted butter
    • Add cream cheese and mix until well incorporated.
      1 cup cream cheese
    • Fold in shredded Parmesan cheese, then taste test and season with salt and pepper as needed.
      1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon fine table salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Equipment (may contain affiliate links)

    • Large pot*
    • Measuring cups
    • Potato masher

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    Notes

     
    • Reduce cooking time by cutting the potatoes into small chunks before boiling
    • Salt the potato water well as this ensures you're potatoes are well seasoned to start.
    • Taste as you go and add more salt and pepper if needed
    • For a fun twist, top the potatoes with bacon, chives, or parsley before serving
    • Use any leftovers to make a mashed potato casserole
    • Storing: Let the mashed potatoes cool then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
    • Freezing: The potatoes can be frozen but they do become a bit runny after thawing. Make sure to let them cool before storing them in a freezer bag or other air tight container.
    • ​Reheating: Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat. Make sure to stir frequently.
    • Make ahead: You can make these mashed potatoes the day before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 2755mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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