Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by boiling peeled and cut potatoes until soft. Draining and returning them to the pot, cream cheese, whipping cream, and butter are added before mashing. The combination of dairy ingredients creates a luscious mouthfeel and subtle tang from the cream cheese. Mashing lightly prevents the starches from becoming overly sticky, maintaining a fluffy texture.
Careful seasoning with salt ensures the mashed potatoes complement a variety of main courses without overpowering. The recipe suggests a salt amount that balances the creaminess and enhances the natural potato flavor.
These mashed potatoes are suitable for family meals, holiday dinners, or as a base for other toppings. They reheat well if stored properly and can be adjusted in creaminess by varying the amount of cream and butter added.
Ingredients
- 3 lb potato cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces cream cheese ½ a brick
- ⅓ cup whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to boil for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Drain the water then return the potatoes to the pot.
- Add the cream cheese, whipping cream, and butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. (See notes.) Season to taste with salt (we like about 2 teaspoons) and stir the salt through the potatoes.
Notes
- Mash the potatoes gently to avoid creating a gluey texture.
- Using a potato ricer before mixing in cream cheese, cream, and butter produces the smoothest mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¾ cup | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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