Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - an easy, indulgent side dish that is perfect for a Sunday Supper or the Holidays! Cheesy and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Approx. 4lbs Yukon gold potatoescut into large chunks
2 1/2teaspoonskosher salt
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
1/4cupunsweetened almond milk
1/2cupbutter
1/2cupplain Greek yogurt
1/2cup+ 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4cupranch dressing
1 1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1 1/2 - 2cupscolby jack cheesefreshly shredded, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cut up potatoes (the smaller you cut them the shorter the boil time will be) to pot of boiling water. Let boil for 15-25 minutes or until they are very tender.
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and let the butter melt/soften for a minute or two.
Use a potato masher to mash everything together (alternatively, you can use a hand mixer, if you prefer) until the consistency is smooth.
Taste and adjust salt or other ingredients, as-desired.
Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour out into a 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven, middle rack, for 15-25 minutes.
Remove and let cool slightly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Potatoes: you can use russet potatoes, but for best results I recommend Yukon gold for their creamy texture. You can also peel your potatoes, but Yukon gold potatoes have a very thin peel that doesn't need to be peeled!
Dairy-Free Substitutes: you can use plant-based butter instead of regular butter, plain dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt, dairy-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream and dairy-free ranch dressing instead of regular ranch. You can also use your favorite shredded dairy-free cheese!
Storage: leftover mashed potatoes can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 3-4 days.