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Creamy Mashed Potatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Deliciously creamy mashed potatoes made with cream cheese, sour cream, and butter.


Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds potatoes
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 6 oz sour cream
  • 4 oz butter
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water (reserved from cooking)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, boil peeled and halved potatoes in 1 1/2 quarts of water for 25 minutes or until fork-tender.
  2. Drain and reserve the water. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream directly into the pot of potatoes.
  3. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the potatoes to steam until the butter melts (5 minutes).
  4. Using a hand mixer, beat the potatoes for 5 minutes until no chunks of the potatoes remain.
  5. Mix in the salt, milk, and reserved water. Continue to beat until well blended.
  6. Serve immediately or keep warm over low heat until serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add garlic powder or fresh herbs.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg