Description
This Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe combines creamy mashed potatoes with rich cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a hint of onion and sour cream, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, these cheesy potatoes are fluffy, flavorful, and irresistibly cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Other Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with water. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
- Mash and Mix: In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked potatoes until smooth. Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Beat the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Bake the Mixture: Transfer the cheesy mashed potato mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover the dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are heated through.
- Optional Cheese Topping: If desired, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top after baking for extra cheesiness and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the potatoes well to avoid watery mashed potatoes.
- The egg helps bind the ingredients together and adds creaminess.
- You can adjust the amount of cheese based on your taste preferences.
- Use a potato masher or electric mixer for fluffier texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
