Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

These are the best cheesy mashed potatoes around, with two kinds of cheese and a rich, creamy texture that is hard to resist.

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
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Nothing says comfort food quite like a hearty helping of cheesy mashed potatoes. This ultimate side dish has a nice creamy texture plus a fantastic savory flavor thanks to the tangy cream cheese, sour cream, and gooey melted cheese.

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

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These mouthwatering spuds are loaded with flavor, thanks to a gooey, melted cheesy goodness that’s mixed right in.

The texture is ultra-smooth, with just the right amount of creaminess to make every mouthful feel like a warm, cozy hug.

The taste is rich and savory, making it the perfect accompaniment to any hearty meal.

You’ll need:

5 pounds of Yukon gold russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon of kosher salt
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup of sour cream, warmed
½ cup of half and half, warmed
4 tablespoons of salted sweet cream butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons of salted sweet cream butter, softened (for buttering the baking dish)
2 teaspoons of onion powder
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
½ teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
4 cups of fresh shredded Colby jack cheddar cheese, divided into 2 cups and 2 cups
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives (optional garnish)

PRO TIP:

The purpose of warming the cream and sour cream is so that you don’t bring down the temperature of the potatoes when mixing them in.

Substitutions And Additions

CHEESE: If you would like to use a different kind of cheese, you can substitute freshly shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese for the Colby jack cheese in these creamy mashed potatoes.

SOUR CREAM: You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream in these cheesy baked mashed potatoes.

POTATOES: You can use 5 pounds of plain russet potatoes instead of the Yukon gold potatoes in this easy recipe.

BUTTER: You can substitute margarine for the melted butter (I use Blue Bonnet).

How To Make This Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Let’s walk through the easy steps to boil the potatoes and then mash them with a cheesy mixture for this comfort food recipe.

STEP ONE: Add the prepared potatoes and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a 5 to 6-quart stock pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes and set them aside.

STEP TWO: Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, and butter to the same pot used to boil the potatoes.

cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, and butter combined together

STEP THREE: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Generously butter a 9×13 casserole dish with the softened butter. Pay close attention to the corners and bottom of the baking dish.

STEP FOUR: Add the drained cooked potatoes over the ingredients in the pot.

STEP FIVE: Sprinkle the onion powder, kosher salt, pepper, and dried parsley over the potatoes.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You can adjust your salt depending on your personal preference. Adding another ½ teaspoon would be fine as there is a large number of potatoes, but if you prefer less salt, leave the quantity as is.

onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried parsley sprinkled over the potatoes

STEP SIX: Use a potato masher to mash all the ingredients together. Continue mashing until smooth and very few lumps of cooked potato remain.

potato masher used to mash ingredients together

STEP SEVEN: Stir in 2 cups of the shredded Colby jack cheese.

STEP EIGHT: Evenly spread the cheesy mashed potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake the potato casserole covered for 30 minutes.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cheesy mashed potatoes casserole as the suggested baking time approaches.

STEP NINE: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese over the potatoes. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PRO TIP:

The dish will be incredibly hot, so be careful!

How To Serve

Enjoy this cheesy potato bake as a delicious side dish along with any of our favorite entrees, including our fried chicken, chicken fried steak, or honey garlic pork chops.

Add a side of roasted vegetables, sauteed vegetables, or garlic parmesan mushrooms, and you are all set.

Our twice baked potato casserole and homemade scalloped potatoes are two more potato recipes that are the ultimate comfort food.

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Storage

This is a great side dish to have on hand to accompany an easy meal. Here’s how to store it.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover cheesy potatoes covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the unbaked potatoes for up to 1 month. Allow the dish to thaw overnight before baking, as instructed above.

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Loaded with two different kinds of cheese, these creamy cheesy mashed potatoes are delicious. With a tangy hint of sour cream and cream cheese to make them extra rich, this mouthwatering dish is sure to be a hit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use an electric mixer rather than a potato masher?

An electric hand mixer will give the potatoes a very smooth texture if you would prefer to use it, but a potato masher or potato ricer works just fine too.

Can these creamy homemade mashed potatoes be frozen?

This great recipe will freeze, prepare the dish right up to the baking stage, cover it with foil and freeze it for one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake it just before you are ready to serve.

Can I make this cheesy mashed potato casserole ahead of time?

You can make this cheesy mashed potato recipe ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven.

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

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These are the best cheesy mashed potatoes around, with two kinds of cheese and a rich, creamy texture that is hard to resist.

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 20

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Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon gold russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temeprature
½ cup sour cream, warmed
½ cup half and half, warmed
4 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened (for buttering the baking dish)
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 cups fresh shredded Colby jack cheddar cheese, divided into 2 cups and 2 cups
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, optional garnish

Instructions

Add the prepared potatoes and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a 5 to 6-quart stock pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, and butter to the same pot used to boil the potatoes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Generously butter a 9×13 baking dish with the softened butter. Pay close attention to the corners and bottom of the baking dish.
Add the drained cooked potatoes over the ingredients in the pot.
Sprinkle the onion powder, kosher salt, pepper, and dried parsley over the potatoes.
Use a potato masher to mash all the ingredients together. Continue mashing until smooth and very few lumps of cooked potato remain.
Stir in 2 cups of the shredded Colby jack cheese.
Evenly spread the cheesy mashed potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake covered for 30 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese over the potatoes. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. (Remember, this will be incredibly hot, so be careful)

Notes

The purpose of warming the cream and sour cream is so that you don’t bring down the temperature of the potatoes when mixing them in.
You can adjust your salt depending on your personal preference. Adding another ½ teaspoon would be fine as there is a large number of potatoes, but if you prefer less salt, leave the quantity as is.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cheesy mashed potatoes casserole as the suggested baking time approaches.

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