Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
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 than 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
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.
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Notes
- Tip: It is essential to lower the heat. If you keep your potatoes at a boil the high heat will ruin them and they will become very watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg