Best 8 Skinny Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Craving delectable comfort food without the guilt? Look no further than our guide to preparing the ultimate "skinny cheesy mashed potatoes"! Dive into the secrets of creating a creamy, cheesy indulgence that won't weigh you down. From choosing the perfect potatoes to incorporating healthy substitutes, we'll help you craft a dish that satisfies your cravings without breaking your diet. Get ready to elevate your mashed potato game and enjoy a delightful, guilt-free culinary experience!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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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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 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.

SKINNY CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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80% less fat • 67% less sodium than the original recipe. Easy, cheesy. Whip your meal into shape with these smooth spuds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds Yukon gold or other potatoes, peeled and cut up
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Milk (optional, to taste)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat American or cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a covered large saucepan, cook potatoes in enough boiling water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed. Season with the salt and pepper. If necessary, add a small amount of milk for desired consistency.
  • Grease four 10- to 12-ounce individual casseroles or custard cups or a 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Spoon potato mixture into prepared casserole(s). In a chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl); fold in sour cream and cheese. Spoon cheese mixture over potatoes. Place casserole(s) on a baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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These three-cheese mashed potatoes can be made up to two days ahead up to the point of baking. I adapted the original recipe to make it a little healthier. They are convenient and delicious.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic salt
milk (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until tender; drain. Mash potatoes in saucepan with potato masher or elecric mixer on low speed.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese with elecric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat in sour cream and garlic salt.
  • Heat oven to 350. Stir cheese mixture into mashed potatoes until well blended. If potatoes are too still, stir in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Spoon into ungreased 13X9 inch glass baking dish.
  • (If not baking right away, cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before ready to bake and then bake as directed.).
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with paprika and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 309.7, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.5

CHEESE SMASHED POTATOES



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Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. -Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes longer., Drain; mash with cheese, sour cream and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKINNY MASHED POTATOES



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81% less fat • 31% fewer calories • 86% more iron than the original recipe. If you think you have to give up your favorite mashed potatoes, think again.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb unpeeled red or Yukon gold potatoes (about 8 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 2/3 cup buttermilk
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
  • In same saucepan, mash potatoes, oil and salt with potato masher just until lumpy. Gradually add buttermilk, mashing until blended but still lumpy. (Amount of buttermilk needed to make potatoes creamy depends on variety of potatoes used.) Season to taste with pepper. Stir in chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHUNKY, SKIN-ON MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chunky, Skin-On Mashed Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red bliss potato, cold water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, garlic, sour cream, freshly ground black pepper, green onion

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lb red bliss potato, skin on, quartered
cold water
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cubed
½ cup heavy cream
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ cup sour cream
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer. Drain and return to the pot. Set aside.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, bring the butter, cream, and garlic to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from the heat.
  • Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Add the sour cream, then mash with a hand masher until the potatoes are creamy, but still very chunky. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired.
  • Note: Any small waxy potato would work well in this recipe - such as Yukon Golds or new potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use a ricer to mash the potatoes instead of a fork or potato masher.
  • To make the potatoes even more flavorful, roast them in the oven before mashing them.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or dill, to the mashed potatoes for a pop of color and flavor.
  • If you don't have any low-fat milk on hand, you can use regular milk or even water. Just be sure to adjust the amount of butter and salt accordingly.
  • Top the mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for a delicious finishing touch.

Conclusion:

These skinny cheesy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, but they're also low in calories and fat. So you can enjoy them without guilt. Give this recipe a try the next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish.

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