Best 9 Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Creamy and rich, mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. Whether you're enjoying them as a holiday side dish or a weeknight meal, they're sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we'll share three delicious recipes for cream cheese mashed potatoes. From classic to loaded, there's a recipe here for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Our first recipe is for classic cream cheese mashed potatoes. This simple dish is made with just a few ingredients, including potatoes, cream cheese, butter, milk, and salt and pepper. The result is a creamy, fluffy mashed potato that is perfect for any occasion.

If you're looking for something a little more decadent, try our recipe for loaded cream cheese mashed potatoes. This dish is made with all the classic ingredients, plus bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions. It's a surefire hit at any potluck or holiday gathering.

Finally, for a lighter option, try our recipe for roasted garlic cream cheese mashed potatoes. This dish is made with roasted garlic, which gives it a delicious savory flavor. It's a great way to enjoy mashed potatoes without all the guilt.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious cream cheese mashed potatoes. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This mashed potatoes with cream cheese recipe has traveled from coast to coast via family members who try it and fall in love. It's simple and delicious and is great for dinner or something more special like Thanksgiving.

Provided by Cake Lady

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon salted butter
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BIG MARTHA'S MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This delicious recipe for mashed potatoes enriched with cream cheese came from Martha's mother, Mrs. Kostyra.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 pounds white or Yukon Gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, and let stand until just cool enough to handle. Rub off skins, and discard. Cut potatoes into large pieces.
  • Combine potatoes, cream cheese, butter, milk, and 1/4 cup cream in a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined. Season with salt and pepper, and beat to desired consistency.
  • Return mashed potatoes to pot, and place over medium heat. Add remaining cream, and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a covered bowl over simmering water for up to 2 hours.

CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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A wonderful combination of potatoes, cream cheese, and sour cream that makes a delicious, tangy side dish to any meal.

Provided by Trish McQuhae

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 large potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup minced green onions
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions, salt, and pepper. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and keep it warm in a slow cooker so I can focus on last-minute details. -Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pounds russet potatoes
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional melted butter, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain., With a mixer, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. If desired, top with additional melted butter. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOUR CREAM AND CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keaasen

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons dried chives
1 dash salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and generously salt water.
  • Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain well. Mash potatoes together with cream cheese, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Place in a storage container with the lid off and chill in refrigerator. When potatoes are cold, cover tightly with lid.
  • When read to reheat potatoes, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a baking dish and spoon desired amount of potatoes into a dish. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Use within 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 89.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.5

LOW FAT CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Low Fat Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups quartered peeled potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 (8 ounce) package philadelphia fat free cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • PLACE potatoes and enough water to cover in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • MASH potatoes, gradually stirring in milk, cream cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper until light and fluffy. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.

CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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What an easy way to make mashed potatoes. The cream cheese and butter make them nice and creamy. We were a little skeptical about not adding any milk or cream, but the final result was perfect. Incorporated grated onion leaves you wondering what that hint of flavor is. You could probably substitute the grated onion with garlic or...

Provided by Kim Kelemen

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 medium potatoes, peeled and cooked
1/2 c butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz.

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and boil potatoes.
  • 2. Once potatoes are done, drain them and place them in a large bowl.
  • 3. Whip hot potatoes with a mixer.
  • 4. Add butter, cream cheese, grated onion, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
  • 5. Mix well.
  • 6. Pour into a greased 13x9 pan.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES (LOW-FAT)



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From Low-Fat Meals, this potato dish doesn't taste low-fat.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Potatoes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium potatoes, peeled, 1-inch cubes
8 Tbsp cream cheese
1/3 c 2% milk
1/3 c chives, chopped or 2t dried
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In medium saucepan over high heat, boil potatoes in 2 inches of water about 12 minutes, or until tender; drain thoroughly.
  • 2. Shake potatoes in pan 1 to 2 minutes over low heat to dry thoroughly.
  • 3. Mash potatoes with electric mixer or potato masher.
  • 4. Mix in cheese until melted.
  • 5. Mix in milk and chives.
  • 6. Season with salt and pepper. (Do not over beat).
  • 7. Stir gently over low heat just until heated through.

BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-162246

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 2 2 small baking potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
8 8 8 oz small fresh broccoli florets
1 1small 1small onion, chopped
2 2 2 T nonfat cream cheese
1 1 1 t butter
1/8 1/8 1/8 t salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add broccoli and onion. Return to a boil; reduce heat and cover and simmer 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender. Drain. In a large bowl with electric mixer, combine well drained vegetables and all remaining ingredients until smooth. 5 servings ½ c 70 calories

Tips:

- For the best results, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. These varieties are known to mash well and have a creamy texture. - Use cold butter and cream cheese. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture. - Whip the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mixing, as this can make the potatoes gluey. - Season the potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as chives, parsley, or dill. - Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or keep them warm in a slow cooker or oven until ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. Plus, they are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give cream cheese mashed potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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