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Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

June 25, 2021 by Neha Leave a Comment

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This easy cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is the best comfort food and a versatile side-dish. Head to our site to master this dish and complete all your meals holidays and otherwise. #cheesymashedpotatoes #sidedishrecipes #comfortfood #nymelrosefamily via @jennymelrose

Cheesy mashed potatoes are the only three words you want to hear when it comes to amazing side dishes. This recipe is the ultimate comfort food cherished by all, from kids to adults. These cheesy mashed potatoes are super easy to make and compliment all your mains, right from your holiday meals to everyday dinner casseroles.

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  • Why are Cheesy Mashed Potatoes so amazing?
  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪How to make cheesy mashed potatoes
  • 💭Top Tip
  • FAQs
  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
  • More Delicious Side Dishes

Why are Cheesy Mashed Potatoes so amazing?

There is only one word you need for answering this: cheese! Cheesy mashed potatoes are quick to make and taste delicious. Loaded with the goodness of cream, cheese and butter, they are like a warm cozy hug that everyone loves. Also, this recipe is so versatile; you can pair it with any vegetarian or meat dish and make a well-rounded meal.

🥘Ingredients

  • potatoes washed, peeled then cut into quarters
  • sea salt
  • cracked black pepper
  • butter
  • milk
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • finely chopped spring onion - optional
  • finely chopped parsley - optional

🔪How to make cheesy mashed potatoes

Prep work

  • Wash, peel and chop your potatoes.
  • Add the chopped potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
  • Keep adding cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch.
  • Then add salt to the water.

Cooking

  • Bring the pan to the boil, then reduce to a medium simmer and half cover with a lid.
  • Cook until the potatoes are tender for approximately 20 minutes; drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the saucepan.
  • In a separate saucepan, heat the milk.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
  • Add the butter and the milk to the potatoes and stir vigorously.
  • Stir in the cheese and keep stirring until the cheese has been incorporated.
  • Then season with salt and black pepper.
  • Although this step is completely optional, garnishing with spring onion and parsley will give a burst of flavor.

Mashing and Mixing

  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
  • Add the butter and the milk to the potatoes and stir vigorously.
  • Stir in the cheese and keep stirring until the cheese has been incorporated.
  • Then season with salt and black pepper.
  • *Although this step is completely optional, garnishing with spring onion and parsley will give a burst of flavor.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes in a serving bowl garnished with spring onion

💭Top Tip

The key to making perfectly thick and cheesy mashed potatoes is choosing the right potatoes. Yukon Gold are the best potatoes to make this recipe; their dense and uniform flesh gives the desired consistency to this dish.

FAQs

What can be served with mashed potatoes?

Cheesy mashed potatoes go well with thanksgiving turkey, chicken casseroles and stews.

What are aligot potatoes?

Aligot potatoes are the French version of cheesy mashed potatoes traditionally made using Tomme cheese and seasoned with garlic.

Why did my mashed potatoes get gluey?

When you mash the potatoes, starch is released. Overworking the potatoes can result in excessive release of starch making them gluey and unappetizing. Unfortunately, there is no way to fix this, so make sure you do not overwork your potatoes.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This easy cheesy mashed potatoes recipe makes a perfect side dish for any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy mashed potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes washed peeled then cut into quarters
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup mature cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp of finely chopped spring onion - optional
  • 1 tbsp of finely chopped parsley - optional

Instructions

  • Add the chopped potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
  • Keep adding the cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch.
  • Then add a half teaspoon of salt to the water.
  • Bring the pan to the boil, then reduce to a medium simmer and half cover with a lid.
  • Cook until the potatoes are tender for approximately 20 minutes; drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the saucepan.
  • In a separate saucepan, heat the milk.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
  • Add the butter and the milk to the potatoes and stir vigorously.
  • Stir in the cheese and keep stirring until the cheese has been incorporated.
  • Then season with salt and black pepper.
  • Although this step is completely optional, garnishing with spring onion and parsley will give a burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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  • Our yummy, instant pot bacon cheddar ranch potato salad
  • This quick and easy Christmas pasta salad
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