Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - an easy, indulgent side dish that is perfect for a Sunday Supper or the Holidays! Cheesy and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut into large chunks
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ - 2 cups colby jack cheese freshly shredded, divided
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cook Potatoes: 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.
- Combine: To the bowl of potatoes, add ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream, ½ cup butter, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup ranch dressing, 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. 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.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust salt or other ingredients, as-desired.
- Add Cheese: 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.
- Serve: 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.
- Serving: we love serving these with our Ultimate Pork Roast Recipe + Pork Gravy + Garlic Green Beans!
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
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