5.0 from 9 votes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy mashed potatoes are loaded with cream cheese and cheddar cheese for a great side dish. They are baked to perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into small pieces
- 2 cups cheddar cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup chives Optional for Topping
Instructions
- Clean and peel the potatoes. Then quarter them.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot.
- Then add in the butter, milk, salt, pepper, sour cream and cream cheese. Use an electric mixer to blend the potatoes until they are light and fluffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the mashed potatoes in a 9X9 baking pan then top it with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Top with the chives if you prefer.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1245IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
294mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 294mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.