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Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
These creamy mashed potatoes are loaded with garlic, two types of cheese, and tangy sour cream. They're the perfect holiday (or anytime!) side dish and can be prepared ahead of time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes (about 5 large) cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 to 4 large cloves garlic peeled
  • Salt
  • ¼ cup cream cheese room temperature, cut into small cubes (if using block-style)
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine the potatoes, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover with 2 inches (5 cm) of cold water.
  • Set over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the water at a simmer.
  • Scoop out ¾ cup of the potato water, then drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the pot.
  • Add ½ cup of potato water to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Add more water, if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream just until combined.
  • Fold in the cheddar cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

    • Cutting the potatoes--Cut your potatoes into even-sized pieces, no smaller than 1-inch so that they cook evenly.
    • Make it smoother--For the smoothest, fluffiest potatoes, use a potato ricer instead of a hand masher.
    • Room temperature ingredients--Use room temperature ingredients. Slightly warm dairy will be much easier to blend into the potatoes than cold.
    • Mash it hot--Mash your potatoes and mix in the cheese and sour cream while they are still hot. If your potatoes cool too much, you can place them over low heat to warm through.
    • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 49.4gProtein: 8.6gFat: 8.8gFiber: 7.4gSugar: 3.6g
Keyword holiday side dishes, mashed potatoes, potato side dishes
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