White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, classic mashed potatoes are elevated with the sharp and tangy flavor of white cheddar cheese in these White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs. yellow, gold, or Yukon potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt for boiling
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups freshly shredded white cheddar cheese reserve ¼ cup, about 6 ounces
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir to dissolve. Boil for 10-15 minutes, until you are able to easily pierce with a fork. Take care not to overcook.
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter to the potatoes along with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the potatoes and incorporate the butter into the potatoes.
- Add the heavy cream and 1¼ cups of cheddar cheese to the potatoes and mix until incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, as desired.
- Scoop into a serving dish, if desired. Top with the remaining cheese and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1260mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 1mg