Extra Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
These cheesy potatoes have three kinds of cheese for maximum cheesiness!
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Russet OR Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- For garnish: fresh chopped chives
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut into 2 inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover the potatoes with water. Add 2 tablespoons salt to the water.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place them back in the pot. Let the potatoes sit for 5 minutes to let them dry out a bit.
- Add the cream cheese, butter, parmesan, cheddar, and remaining 1½ teaspoons salt to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with fresh chives and additional parmesan or cheddar.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 2mg
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