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Cheesy mashed potatoes
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

These cheesy mashed potatoes are made with Romano cheese, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. They are creamy, delicious, and perfect for the holidays or special occasions.
Prep 25 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Fat 38
Carbs 32
Protein 14
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup salted butter cut into pads and softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz. Romano cheese + more for topping, shredded
  • 4 oz. White cheddar cheese + more for topping, shredded
  • Ground pepper to taste

Optional Topping

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons salted butter chopped

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing your potatoes. Wash and pat dry. Then use a sharp knife to quarter. The reason we like to quarter our potatoes is so that they boil faster.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and fully submerge them with water. Add the kosher salt to the pot and stir until the salt is dissolves. 
  • Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium and let the water gently boil for around 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to broil and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. 
  • Drain potatoes from the liquid and then place them back in the pot. Add the butter and cream cheese to the potatoes. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash potatoes and incorporate the butter and cream cheese into the potatoes.
    mashed potatoes and cheese in a pot on a white background.
  • Add the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), garlic powder, and salt to the potatoes and mix until incorporated. 
  • Slowly add in the heavy cream to the potatoes while mixing. Mix until creamy.  
  • Finally, add in the romano cheese and cheddar cheese to the potatoes and mix until the cheese is melted and incorporated. 
  • Add all of the potatoes to the casserole dish and sprinkle with any romano cheese and cheddar cheese. 
    a white dish with a cream cheese filling.
  • Place the potatoes in the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown. 
    cheesy potato casserole in a white dish with parmesan cheese.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley and pepper. You have the option to add a few pats of butter to the top of the potatoes once they are broiled. 
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Tips & Notes

  • We highly recommend using a hand mixer to mash the potatoes. It makes life easier. A hand potato masher will work, too but it will take some muscle. 
  • We use romano cheese and cheddar cheese because the romano cheese is salty and the cheddar cheese is melty and delicious. You can use other shredded cheese if you prefer a different type of cheese. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g