Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Erin Indahl-Fink
Perfectly creamy and fluffy, these Parmesan mashed potatoes are nothing short of spectacular! Made with Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and a few other ingredients this cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is easy to make and perfect for a holiday meal or Sunday supper.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Salad and Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 408 kcal
Sauce Pan This 3 qt. Sauce Pan includes a glass straining lid, perfect for potatoes and vegetables! Potato Masher This potato masher is perfect for making mashed potatoes!
- 2.5 lbs. Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 oz. cream cheese 1/2 of 8 oz. pkg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- 4 Tbsp. butter melted
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Minced parsley or chives for garnish if desired
To a sauce pan, add the peeled and cut potato pieces and submerge the potatoes with water until they are completely covered. Add 1 tsp. salt.
Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the water and keep the cooked potatoes in the pan.
To the hot potatoes, add the cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, shredded Parmesan, and melted butter. Mash with a potato masher until added ingredients are melted and the potatoes are creamy and fluffy. Fold in salt and pepper. Taste for proper seasoning.
Serve right away while hot.
Making Mashed Potatoes in advance for a holiday meal:
Make the mashed potatoes according to the recipe. When complete, place the potatoes in a baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours, prior to your holiday meal. When ready to reheat, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Dot the top of the potatoes with extra butter (2-4 Tbsp.) As the potatoes heat through in the oven, the butter will melt and help keep the potatoes moist, and not dry out. Heat in the oven at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until completely heated through. Just before serving, stir the melted butter throughout the potatoes to fluff. Serve right away.
Storage: for best results, store the leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.
Serving: 1gCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 860mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
Keyword Parmesan mashed potatoes, cheesy mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes with cheese