Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe is a simple and cheesy side dish. With our tips to make your potatoes fluffy, not pasty, we are sure you will LOVE this recipe!
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Ingredients
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 2 cups shredded fontina cheese + 1/2 cup if baking
- salt and pepper
- chopped chive for garnish
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Instructions
- Set out the cold ingredients to bring to room temperature. Set a large pot of cold water on the stovetop. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Add them to the cold water immediately so they do not brown. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon salt to the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10-14 minutes, until you can easily cut the potatoes with a butter knife.
- Drain the potatoes and immediately mash. Do this with a potato ricer, potato masher, or by placing them in the bowl of an electric mixer and beating. Mash the potatoes until completely smooth. Do not over-mash!! (Ricers are the best choice for smooth and fluffy potatoes.)
- Place the butter and half & half in a microwave-safe bowl and warm so that the butter melts into the half & half.
- Once the potatoes are mashed, add the butter mixture to the potatoes and mix to incorporate. Then mix in the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the hot fluffy mashed potatoes as-is or bake. (Baking makes them even better!)
- Baking instructions: For a crispy top, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scoop the mashed potatoes into a large sauté pan. Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese, and bake for 20 minutes. Once out of the oven sprinkle with chopped chive and serve warm.
Notes
- Can't find fontina cheese? Use any easy-melting cheese you like!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
829mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 829mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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