Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish! These simple and creamy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are made with a few simple ingredients and done in less then 20 minutes.

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes; 4 oz Cream cheese; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 cup Half and Half; Optional Milk as needed for desired texture

Mashed potatoes are easily my favorite side dish. I could go as far to say that potatoes are my favorite food. Fried, mashed, or shredded I can eat them in all forms. I’ve made several different mashed potato recipes here on the blog. This Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are so simple to make and so creamy and well perfect!

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Make these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes:

Let’s get cooking! Start by washing, peeling, and dicing potatoes then lace them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow them to cook until tender. Once tender drain water out and then return to stove top on low heat. Add cream cheese and butter and use a potato masher to mash potatoes. Add in salt and pepper and mix. Add half and half and mashed again. Use a hand mixer to get really creamy potato texture. Add more milk as needed for a thinner texture.

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More Mashed Potato Recipes you will LOVE:

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: Creamy and cheesy! The perfect way to have potatoes, these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes will make a great side dish for any meal!

Loaded Mashed Potatoes: These Loaded Mashed Potatoes are perfectly creamy and baked with a topping of shredded cheese and bacon. The best potato recipe EVER!

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes: Ready to try my favorite side dish made in your slow cooker! These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are super easy to make and taste great, plus no boiling before hand.

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Course: Side

Cuisine: Potato

Author: Jennie

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
4 oz Cream cheese
2 tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 cup Half and Half
Optional Milk as needed for desired texture

Instructions

Start by washing, peeling, and dicing potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow them to cook until tender. Once tender drain water out and then return to stove top on low heat.
Add cream cheese and butter and use a potato masher to mash potatoes. Add in salt and pepper (add more or less to taste) and mix.
Add half and half and mashed again. Use a hand mixer to get really creamy potato texture. Add more milk as needed for a thinner texture.
Optional: I garnished with parsley for picture purposes.

Recipe Notes

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