Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe. Creamy, rich mashed potatoes loaded with three kinds of cheese, these potatoes are a side dish that will steal the show at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Mash Potatoes: Add butter, warmed milk, and sour cream. Mash until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Cheese: Fold in 1 cup cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted. Transfer to a dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining cheddar. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden. Garnish with chives or parsley.
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Try smoked cheddar or pepper jack for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
