Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Elevate your mashed potato game with this incredibly creamy and decadent rendition. The tang of cream cheese perfectly complements the starchy potatoes, resulting in a comforting side dish fit for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Prepare to be amazed by its simplicity and irresistible flavor!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    137 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Gather all the necessary ingredients. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover them generously with salted water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer until they are fork-tender. This should take approximately 20 minutes.

03

Step

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and transfer them back to the pot or a large bowl.

04

Step

While the potatoes are still hot and steaming, add the softened cream cheese, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt to the pot. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Using an electric hand mixer, blend the ingredients together until the mashed potatoes are exceptionally creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try roasting a head of garlic and adding a few cloves to the potatoes while mashing.
Feel free to substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for the milk for an even richer consistency.
Garnish with fresh chives or a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color and added flavor.

Benedict Schuster

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Leonie Wolff

    I found that using a potato ricer gave me the best results - super smooth and creamy!

  • Lyric Gerlachcole

    Absolutely delicious! The cream cheese adds a wonderful tang that balances the richness of the potatoes.

  • Vergie Ratke

    I added roasted garlic, as suggested, and it was amazing! This is my new go-to mashed potato recipe.

  • Ralph Krajcik

    The warm milk is a must, it helps everything come together perfectly.

  • Nya Johnson

    I used unsalted butter and added a bit more salt at the end. Perfect!

  • Joel Williamson

    These were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again for Thanksgiving.

  • Nora Johns

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured these!

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