Description
Cream cheese mashed potatoes are smooth, creamy, and flavorful. They are a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add cream cheese, milk, and butter to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Try adding garlic for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cream cheese mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food