How to Make Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few comfort foods as satisfying and versatile as mashed potatoes. Whether they are accompanying a hearty roast or standing alone as the main event, a good mashed potato can make any meal feel like a special occasion. But what could make this classic dish even better? The answer is simple: cream cheese.

Cream cheese mashed potatoes are a delicious twist on the traditional dish that adds a rich, creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor. The cream cheese blends seamlessly int...

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Ingredients

  • 9 large potatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup minced green onions
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Mash potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions, salt, and pepper. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 96mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1222mg

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