Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Smooth, creamy, decadent, and loaded with flavor. They're incredibly easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or a holiday feast. Serve them alongside your favorite meat or vegetables, and you're guaranteed to have a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds starchy potatoes
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp salt divided
- ¼ tsp each: black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp grated nutmeg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
- 8 ounces full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk at room temperature
For serving
- additional melted butter optional
- chopped chives or parsley
- freshly grated black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch/2,5 cm pieces. Place in a large pot and add hot water to cover the potatoes. Add 1 tbsp salt, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. The potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a knife.
- When ready, drain the potatoes using a colander. Next add the potatoes back to the pot.
- While the potatoes are still hot, add the remaining salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder, butter, cream cheese and milk. Mash until combined and the cream cheese is absorbed. The potatoes will turn out fluffy and smooth. Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve garnished with chopped chives, additional butter and freshly grated black pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 1470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
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