The Best Mashed Potatoes

Name: The Best Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups Parmesan cheese; 1 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 cups cream cheese; 1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

⏱️ Ready in 20 min 🥄 Prep 5 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 12 servings 👁️ 15 views

This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

1/2 cup butter

2 cups Parmesan cheese

1 cup chopped fresh chives

1 1/2 cups cream cheese

1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced

1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.8g 28%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 356mg 15%

Total Carbohydrate 36.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber 3.2g 11%

Total Sugars 0.3g

Protein 11.6g 23%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm.

Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.