Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Peeled yellow potatoes are simmered in salted water and then mashed with cream cheese and a splash of heavy cream in these amazingly tasty mashed potatoes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 275kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch dice
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water.
- Add potatoes and kosher salt.
- Turn heat to high and bring the pot to a boil. Then lower the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced by a fork.
- Drain potatoes and put them back in the pot over the heat. Cook off some of the water in the potatoes, 2-3 minutes over medium while stirring.
- Move the pot to a hot pad on the counter.
- Add cream cheese and cream and mash the potatoes until smooth. If they are a little dry, add another splash (about 1 tablespoon) of cream.
- Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Substitution: Feel free to use neufchatel cheese in place of cream cheese in the recipe. The texture and flavor are pretty much the same with either cheese.
- Waffles: Do not use these mashed potatoes to make Mashed Potato Waffles. Cream cheese and waffle makers do not mix.
- Equipment: I have the Cuisipro Potato Masher.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal