**Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: A Comforting Dish with Endless Variations**
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food, enjoyed by people of all ages. They are typically made with boiled potatoes, butter, milk, and salt and pepper. However, there are endless variations on this basic recipe, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
This article presents three delicious recipes for cheddar cheese mashed potatoes. The first recipe is a classic version of this dish, made with sharp cheddar cheese, butter, milk, and seasonings. The second recipe adds a touch of sour cream and chives for a more tangy flavor. The third recipe uses bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese for a loaded baked potato flavor.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish. Serve it as a side dish with your favorite main course, or enjoy it on its own as a hearty and satisfying meal.
SERIOUSLY AMAZING CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
These are some seriously AMAZING cheddar mashed potatoes! Loaded with garlic, tangy sour cream, fresh chopped chives, and tons of shredded cheddar cheese. The perfect side for Thanksgiving or any night of the week!
Provided by Marzia
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- BOIL: Place the peeled potatoes in a large dutch oven. Add cold water to the pot so that the water rises about 2 inches above the potatoes. Add a tablespoon of salt along with the peeled garlic cloves. Turn the heat on to the highest setting and allow the potatoes to reach a boil. Then, turn it down so that it simmers but doesn't boil over. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until a fork pierces through the potatoes very easily.
- MASH OR RICE: Drain the potatoes and garlic cloves, but don't rinse them! Using a ricer, rice the potatoes/garlic cloves into the dutch oven. If you don't have a ricer, add them back to the same dutch oven and use a masher to mash the potatoes. Add the cubed butter and stir to combine. Let the butter melt into the potatoes. Then add sour cream, cheddar cheese, and combine using a rubber spatula.
- MASHED POTATOES: Add 1/3 cup of half and half and stir to combine. Continue adding a few tablespoons of half and half until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. I needed the full 2/3 cup. If at any point the cheese isn't melting into the potatoes, you can kick the stove onto the lowest heat setting, this will help heat the pan just enough so everything combines. Taste and adjust with salt and white pepper as desired. Remove to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped chives!
MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR
Who doesn't love fluffy, homemade mashed potatoes? Make them even better with sharp cheddar cheese. To get them really creamy, my mother's secret was to add whipping cream instead of half-and-half. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter and salt until butter is melted, stirring occasionally., Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture. Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
VERMONT CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
To some, Cheddar is synonymous with Vermont, even if it is produced in several other states, too. For most, mashed potatoes are an absolute essential for a proper Thanksgiving table. Combining them seems natural, whether customary or not. Using two-year-old aged Vermont Cheddar, which is deeply flavored but not too sharp, gives these creamy mashed potatoes a subtle Cheddar presence, neither overwhelmingly cheesy nor gooey. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)
Provided by David Tanis
Categories side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in well-salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well in a colander and place in the bowl of a stand mixer with a wire whisk attachment. Beat at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow steam to escape.
- Turn off mixer and add cheese, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Beat again for a minute or so.
- Add butter and cream, mixing slowly, then increase speed to medium and drizzle in beaten eggs. Stop and scrape down bowl with rubber spatula to make sure ingredients are incorporated evenly. Beat at medium-high speed until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately in a heated bowl. Alternatively, transfer potatoes to a 2-quart baking dish, cover with foil and let stand at room temperature. Reheat for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees, until piping hot. (If you want the top browned, remove foil halfway through baking. Otherwise give the potatoes a stir before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 452 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
CHEDDAR CHEESE MASHED POTATOES
A sweet potato added to the usual Yukon golds gives these cheesy potatoes a slightly sweet flavor and nice rich color. No one will believe they're lighter. -Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEDDAR CHEESE MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes with the bay leaves until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes well and discard the bay leaves. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes by hand, then stir in chunks of butter and shredded Cheddar. Cover and set aside to let cheese melt. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and white pepper, then beat until creamy using an electric beater. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.
CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
Cheesy mashed potatoes are great when served with Classic Meatloaf.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Drain and return potatoes to pan. Stir potatoes over medium heat until dry (a film of starch will form on bottom of pan), about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan, bring milk and butter to a simmer over medium heat; pour half of milk mixture over potatoes. Mash potatoes until just smooth, gradually adding enough of remaining milk mixture to reach desired consistency. Mix in cheddar; season with salt. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 2 g
Tips:
- For the best mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. They have a high starch content, which makes them creamy and smooth.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces before boiling. This will help them cook evenly.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water. The salt will help to draw out the moisture from the potatoes, resulting in a creamier mash.
- Drain the potatoes well before mashing. Any excess water will make the potatoes gluey.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until they are smooth. Do not over-mash, as this will make them gluey.
- Gradually add the milk, butter, and cheese to the potatoes, stirring constantly until they are well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or keep them warm in a slow cooker or oven until ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Cheddar cheese mashed potatoes are a delicious and comforting side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them creamy or chunky, with or without cheese, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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