Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    616 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American, Canadian

Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe is an easy side dish for the holidays - or any day! With rich butter and tangy cream cheese, you can make the potatoes silky-smooth or chunky, whatever your family likes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 pounds potato such as Yukon Gold variety, gold variety, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt for the water
  • 1 pound butter unsalted
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover them by 1" to 2" of water. Place pot on stovetop over high heat. When the water is at a full, rolling boil, add the salt. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender. You should be able to break them apart easily with the side of a spoon. Use a large slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to a large heat-proof bowl.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, place softened butter and cream cheese in a large heat-proof bowl and set aside.
  3. For silky-smooth mashed potatoes: Pass the drained potatoes through a potato ricer (or use a food mill with a medium disc) into the bowl with the butter and cream cheese. Stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon until smooth.
  4. For rustic, chunky mashed potatoes: Add the drained potatoes to the bowl with the butter and cream cheese, and use a wire potato masher to mash the potatoes to your desired texture. Stir well to fully incorporate the butter and cream cheese.

Notes

  • All credit for this recipe goes to my friend Rebecca from Foodie with Family. This recipe is from her latest book "The Ultimate Guide to Vegetable Side Dishes", a great resource for anyone looking to put tasty, not-boring vegetables on the table! 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 616kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 802mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 616 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 616kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 802mg 33%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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