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Creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and garnished with fresh parsley.

Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

Chef Jenn
I love how rich and creamy these Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese are! The cream cheese adds a smooth, velvety texture and a hint of tang, making these mashed potatoes extra fluffy and flavorful. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or whenever you need a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into even chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
  • Add the potatoes and the smashed garlic cloves to a large pot of cold, salted water and bring to a gentle simmer until they’re fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot over low heat for a minute or two to remove excess moisture.
  • Mash the still hot potatoes with a potato ricer for the smoothest texture.
  • Warm the butter, milk, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese in a small saucepan until the butter and cream cheese is melted.
  • Stir the warm butter mixture into the mashed potatoes until well combined.
  • Add sour cream, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately with extra butter on top if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are the best choice for a creamy texture because they’re more floury and make for a fluffier mash.
  • Let the drained potatoes sit in the warm pot for a minute or two to remove excess moisture. This helps keep the consistency perfect.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill for the smoothest mashed potatoes. Avoid using a food processor or hand mixer which can turn them gluey.
  • Don’t overmix! Stir just until everything is combined to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming gummy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 1012mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword buttery potatoes, Comfort food, creamy mashed potatoes, easy side dish, mashed potatoes
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