Best 9 Cheesy Sweet And Spicy Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures harmoniously intertwine, there exists a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and ignites the senses: cheesy sweet and spicy mashed potatoes. A delectable symphony of creamy richness, fiery heat, and a hint of sweetness, this dish elevates the humble mashed potato to an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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We call these Cheesy Mashed Sweet Potatoes. But in fact, they're cheesy-cheesy sweet potatoes-thanks to the cream cheese and Parmesan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lb. sweet potatoes (about 6), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sunflower Kernels, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender; drain.
  • Mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, milk and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix well.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHEESY SWEET AND SPICY MASHED POTATOES



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Making mashed potatoes cheesy, sweet and spicy sounds difficult, right? Nope. We created this melty, warm deliciousness with just three ingredients!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-1/2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled, quartered
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Hot Habanero Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until tender; drain.
  • Return potatoes to pan. Add butter; mash until butter is melted and potatoes are desired consistency.
  • Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 4 g

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Return the potatoes to the pot and add the butter, milk and some salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes to the desired consistency. While still hot, fold the cheese into the mash and stir to melt.

SPICY MASHED POTATOES



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"While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add it to the mashed potatoes for dinner...and it became an immediate favorite," relates Laurie Balcom of Lynden, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a small bowl, mash potatoes with milk. Beat in the goat cheese, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and garlic. , Spoon into a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carmen B.

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs potatoes, about 6 to 8 medium
1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup regular sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.
  • Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to medium and boil gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, from 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and mash, preferably with a potato masher.
  • Stir in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in cheese just until mixed.
  • Pile into a heated serving dish.
  • Potatoes can be covered and kept warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or finely sliced green onions, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 829.8, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 3.8, Protein 17.2

SPICY MASHED POTATOES



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Jalapeno and cilantro add a new dimension, and a little color, to good ol' mashed potatoes.

Provided by Marilyn

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons light sour cream
2 tablespoons jalapeno-flavored cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and cream cheese. Blend for another 30 seconds.
  • Drain potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Beat in jalapeno mixture and butter. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 162.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Everyone who has tasted these cheesy mashed potatoes asks how to make them. Since this comforting casserole bakes at the same temperature as my chicken bundles, I get it started in the oven and pop in the entree a little later. -Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well., In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

YUMMY, CREAMY, CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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These sound a little odd, but believe me they are GREAT! I love these mashed taters, and hope you do too!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large potatoes
4 -5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2/3 cup cottage cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Wash, peel and cube potatoes. ( I sometimes leave the skin on them.).
  • Boil in water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain water from the potatoes and then put in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix with a hand mixer until there are no more lumps.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2, Protein 10.7

CRISPY CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES



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I had a few ingredients and wanted to do something different with some baby red potatoes that I had. I love bacon, blue cheese, and green onions, so I threw them all together and this is what I came up with. The combination of the three together is absolutely fantastic!

Provided by Jessica E Wilson

Categories     Roasted Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds baby red potatoes
salt to taste
10 slices bacon
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
  • Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Top with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy mashed potato, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • To make the mashed potatoes extra cheesy, use a combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  • If you like your mashed potatoes spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce.
  • For a sweet and tangy flavor, add a tablespoon of brown sugar and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the mashed potatoes ahead of time, prepare them according to the recipe and then store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

These cheesy, sweet, and spicy mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of entrees. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy mashed potatoes, give this recipe a try.

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