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A bowl of creamy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Melty Comfort, topped with melted cheddar and chives.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Melty Comfort

This recipe provides creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes that are simple to make. They combine tender potatoes with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Whole milk warmed
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add butter and warm milk, then mash until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until melted and creamy.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle extra cheese if you want, and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Warm the milk before adding it to keep the potatoes smooth. Do not overmix the potatoes to avoid a gummy texture. Add extra milk when reheating to restore creaminess.

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