Easy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan
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.
Equipment
- 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!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 860mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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