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easy mashed potatoes

Easy Mashed Potatoes

Jacklin Altman
These easy mashed potatoes are a breeze to make, are big on flavor, and absolutely deserve a spot on your holiday table (and any table frankly - these are sure to be a hit year round)!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot to boil potatoes
  • Potato Masher
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb potato
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives plus more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Roughly peel potatoes, keeping a bit of skin on. Next, chop your potatoes into quarters, add to a large pot of salted boiling water, and boil for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and can be mashed with a fork.
  • Drain your potatoes. Add your cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mash together and mix well. Grate in your Parmesan and mix it in so it melts all over. If the mashed potatoes are too thick for your liking, you can thin them out with a bit of milk or cream or any dairy free milk alternative that you like.
  • Lastly, add your chives, reserving a little bit of extra for topping to make these look pretty. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can reheat these by microwaving them for 45 seconds to one minute and mixing well.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 534IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 2mg
Keyword thanksgiving, holiday, cream cheese, side dish, potatoes, mashed potatoes
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