Description
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes – a side dish that elevates any meal to a whole new level. With a blend of rich ingredients, these mashed potatoes are a true showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
For the Mash:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add salt, and boil until tender.
- Mash and Combine: Drain potatoes, mash, and mix in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Optional: Fold in cheddar cheese. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- To make ahead, transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 30–40 minutes, or until heated through. Add an extra splash of milk if needed to loosen the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
