Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and cheesy mashed potato recipe that’s perfect for any comfort food lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into quarters.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sour cream or cream cheese.
- Try different cheeses for a unique twist on the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg