Smashed Cream Cheese Potatoes
Elevate your comfort food game with these irresistibly creamy Smashed Cream Cheese Potatoes! Featuring buttery Yukon Gold potatoes mashed to perfection with velvety cream cheese, rich heavy cream, and a touch of garlic-infused butter, this recipe delivers a luscious texture and savory flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of fresh chives for a pop of color and a hint of freshness. This easy-to-make side dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it the ultimate companion to any meal—whether it’s a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned and satisfyingly smooth, these mashed potatoes are comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 6 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Chives, finely chopped
- 8 cups Water
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches each.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with 8 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the hot, empty pot. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to allow any remaining water to evaporate.
Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic-infused butter, the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the smashed cream cheese potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.
Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy this comforting side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.2 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 4243 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4083 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
