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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
The absolute best cheesy mashed potatoes. This recipe delivers creamy mash that is delicious served with any main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lb (2kg) large potatoes
- ¾-1 cup milk warmed (alternatively use heavy cream)
- 4 tbsp butter cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot then fill with water and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Place over medium-high heat then cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Allow the potatoes to cook for 30-45 minutes or until fork tender.
- Strain the potatoes then carefully peel off the skins.
- Place the cooked potatoes back in the pot then add the warmed milk and cubed butter.
- Add the cheese then mash with a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
1015mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1015mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.