Fluffy, cheesy mashed potatoes with a smooth texture yet a crispy, cheesy top with little effort needed for a change with this classic side dish.
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the creamy deliciousness of mashed potatoes. But what if we told you there’s a way to elevate this classic dish to a whole new level of ultimate indulgence? Enter: cheesy mashed potatoes. These gooey, cheesy spuds are a game-changer, combining the comforting familiarity of mashed potatoes with the irresistible allure of melted cheese.
Imagine digging your fork into a piping hot mound of mashed potatoes, only to discover a luscious, gooey center of melted cheese. Each bite is a textural delight, with the creaminess of the potatoes perfectly complemented by the stretchy, melty cheese and a crispy top from baking.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your Sunday roast or simply craving something cozy on a chilly evening, cheesy mashed potatoes are the answer. They’re versatile, customizable, and guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
How To Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Potatoes
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
Helpful tip before starting the recipe
Use cheese from the block with the parmesan and cheddar cheese. Treat this as you would a mac and cheese recipe.
Making cheesy mashed potatoes
- First, boil potatoes until soft. This will vary in time due to many factors but you should be able to easily pierce them when they are ready.
- While potatoes are boiling prep the other ingredients. Preheat oven to 350F.
- When the potatoes are don’t be sure to remove any skin. With a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the butter, sour cream and cream cheese.
- Once those are mixed in then fold in the parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Then transfer to a baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. The top should look a little golden but the potatoes on the top will for a crust.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use any type of potatoes?
Technically yes, but I recommend using russet for this cheesy mashed potatoes recipe. The russet have more starch in them and they will hold up nicely when baked.
Do I need to use the skin in this recipe?
It’s not normal to use skin in mashed potatoes but it is a thing people do. In this recipe I like the texture somewhat smooth and the skin disrupts that.
What to serve with cheesy mashed potatoes?
- Sweet Potato Cornbread
- Honey Chipotle Chicken
- Lemon Pepper Salmon
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- 9 inch baking dish (round or square)
Ingredients
- 4 pound russet potatoes
- 6 ounce cream cheese, room temp
- 8 tablespoon butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 ounce parmesan, grated
- 8 ounce block of sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, boil potatoes until soft. This will vary in time due to many factors but you should be able to easily pierce them when they are ready.
- While potatoes are boiling prep the other ingredients. Preheat oven to 350℉.
- When the potatoes are don't be sure to remove any skin. With a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the butter, sour cream and cream cheese.
- Once those are mixed in then fold in the parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Then transfer to a baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. The top should look a little golden but the potatoes on the top will for a crust.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.