Best 10 Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and comforting dish that can elevate your culinary skills and delight your taste buds? Look no further than the world of "easy cheesy mashed potatoes," a culinary masterpiece that combines creamy mashed potatoes with the irresistible allure of melted cheese. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your perception of mashed potatoes and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, warmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, rosemary and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a handful of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and remove the rosemary sprigs.
  • Working over the same saucepan, press the potatoes and garlic through a potato ricer. Add the warmed cream and olive oil. Place the pan back over low heat and stir everything together using a rubber spatula. Add the mozzarella, Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to stir until the mixture is hot, the cheese is melted and the potatoes are almost stringy in texture--this will take 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEESY & EASY MASHED POTATOES



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Go ahead and leave the potato skins on for these Cheesy & Easy Mashed Potatoes. It seriously cuts down on preparation time. Gotta love that.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes (about 5 medium), unpeeled, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 oz. VELVEETA, cut up
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to completely cover potatoes. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min. or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes; return to saucepan.
  • Mash potatoes until light and fluffy, gradually adding milk alternately with the VELVEETA.
  • Sprinkle with the onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 4 g

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Looking for a delicious side dish? Then check out these cheesy mashed potatoes that are ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes (3 cups)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded Edam cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Mix mashed potatoes, onions, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/4 cup of the cheese in large bowl. Lightly spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 2 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This mashed potatoes with cream cheese recipe has traveled from coast to coast via family members who try it and fall in love. It's simple and delicious and is great for dinner or something more special like Thanksgiving.

Provided by Cake Lady

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon salted butter
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 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 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR



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Who doesn't love fluffy, homemade mashed potatoes? Make them even better with sharp cheddar cheese. To get them really creamy, my mother's secret was to add whipping cream instead of half-and-half. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
1 to 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter and salt until butter is melted, stirring occasionally., Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (I like to use Yukon Gold Potatoes)
1 (3 ounce) package light cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, minced
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain.
  • Mash.
  • Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, onions, melted butter, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Place in a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375º for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.5

MAMA'S FAMOUS CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite mashed potato casserole recipe handed down through the family. These cheesy mashed potatoes are the best you'll ever taste! Everyone is sure to love it. Mama usually just throws together whatever amounts she thinks taste good. But I did get her to give me a recipe with measurements.

Provided by Amy Eckel

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 stalks green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash while hot. Add sour cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper; beat until well blended. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 506.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes.
  • For a lighter texture, use half-and-half or milk instead of cream.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, or they will become gluey.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are smooth, with no lumps.
  • Be generous with the cheese! Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
  • For a crispy topping, broil the mashed potatoes for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, while they are still hot and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Cheesy mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, a holiday gathering, or any other special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both easy to make and delicious, give cheesy mashed potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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