Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
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Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Description
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are made by peeling and chunking potatoes, then boiling them with garlic cloves until fork-tender. After draining, the potatoes and cloves return to the warm pot. Cream cheese and melted butter are added, then the potatoes are mashed to a creamy consistency. Warm milk is incorporated gradually to achieve desired smoothness. Salt and pepper finish the seasoning.
Garlic cooked within the potatoes imparts subtle aromatics without overpowering. The cream cheese adds tang and richness that enriches the traditional mashed potato flavor and texture. Using russet or Yukon gold potatoes ensures a fluffy and tender base suitable for this preparation.
This mash makes a comforting side dish that complements a variety of main courses. It holds well when kept warm and can be served simply or dressed with gravy or herbs.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato russet or Yukon gold
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- ⅓ cup butter melted, salted
- ½ cup milk or cream (or more as needed)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1" chunks. Place in a large pot of cold salted water with the garlic cloves.
- Bring potatoes to a boil and cook uncovered 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain well and place potatoes & garlic cloves back into the warmed pot.
- Warm milk in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warm.
- Add cream cheese and butter to the potatoes and using a masher, mash potatoes.
- Add warmed milk a little bit at a time while continuing to mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 861IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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