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Holiday Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Holiday Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe is a deliciously creamy and comforting side dish perfect for festive gatherings. Made with Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, it’s blended with butter, cream cheese, and two types of cheese for extra richness. Baked to perfection with a golden melted cheddar topping, this recipe offers the ideal balance of smooth and cheesy textures that will complement any holiday meal.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 4 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes

Dairy & Cheese

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½-1 cup whole milk (or any milk)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (white or yellow)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • ½-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼-½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Garnish

  • Chopped chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 1-inch chunks for uniform cooking.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the mashed potatoes later.
  3. Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water about an inch above. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12–17 minutes until a fork slides through easily but potatoes remain intact to avoid a heavy or gluey mash.
  4. Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add butter, ½ cup of milk, cream cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Mash until mostly smooth, taking care not to over-mash to prevent gumminess.
  5. Add Cheeses: Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well into the mashed potatoes.
  6. Adjust Consistency and Season: If the mashed potatoes are too thick, add milk 2 tablespoons at a time until you reach your preferred texture. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and garlic powder as needed.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Spread the mashed potatoes into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until hot and cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Keep Warm: To keep warm before serving, cover the dish with foil, lower oven temperature to 250°F (120°C), and keep until ready to serve.
  9. Prep Ahead Option: For make-ahead convenience, assemble mashed potatoes with cheese topping in the baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate up to one day. When ready to serve, bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to heat through and melt cheese.

Notes

  • Do not overcook potatoes to prevent them from absorbing too much water and resulting in gluey mashed potatoes.
  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture or russet potatoes for a fluffier mash.
  • Adjust milk type and amount to your dietary preference and desired creaminess.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding chopped chives as garnish.
  • This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and baked fresh to save time during holiday celebrations.
  • Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/holiday-cheesy-mashed-potatoes-recipe/