Description
Creamy and flavorful, these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are a perfect side dish for any meal. The addition of cream cheese and sour cream gives them a rich and indulgent twist, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender.
- Prepare the Mixture: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth, gradually adding warm milk.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or Parmesan.
- Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
