Best 20 Cream Cheese Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in creamy, cheesy potato goodness with our curated collection of cream cheese potatoes recipes. From classic comfort food to elegant party appetizers, these delectable dishes will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, where fluffy mashed potatoes are swirled with luscious cream cheese, butter, and a touch of garlic for a velvety, irresistible side dish. For a more decadent twist, try the Cream Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes, where tender baked potatoes are filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.

If you're craving a crispy, cheesy delight, the Cream Cheese Potato Skins are a must-try. These crispy potato skins are loaded with a creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and your favorite toppings. For a fun and easy appetizer, whip up the Cream Cheese Ranch Potatoes, where crispy potato bites are tossed in a tangy cream cheese ranch dressing. And for a unique and flavorful twist, don't miss the Cream Cheese and Chive Pierogi, where tender pierogi dumplings are filled with a creamy cheese filling and pan-fried to perfection. Explore these delectable cream cheese potatoes recipes and elevate your next meal or party spread to a creamy, cheesy extravaganza.

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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 POTATOES



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Flavored with garlic salt and chives, these potatoes are rich, creamy and oh, so yummy. A sprinkling of paprika gives this dish a festive look. We prefer these to plain mash potatoes.-Cyneli Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons minced chives
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash potatoes. Beat in the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic salt and chives until well blended. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Drizzle potatoes with butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until edges are bubbly and potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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.

SMASHED POTATOES AND CREAM CHEESE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
8 ounces plain cream cheese or veggie cream cheese, cut into pieces
10 chives or 2 scallions, chopped or snipped with kitchen scissors
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. While the water boils and when the potatoes are cooking, you can be working on the meatloaf recipe.
  • When the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit. Mash potatoes with half-and-half or milk using a potato masher. Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes. Then add chives and scallions and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

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

EASY AND QUICK CREAM CHEESE POTATOES



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Quick and creamy potatoes that go with everything. No time to make a potato casserole or twice-baked potatoes? Your family will love this!

Provided by Valerie

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 small red potatoes, skin on
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
5 green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Return potatoes to pan, and stir in the cream cheese, butter, and garlic salt. Use a fork to mash potatoes, leaving them fairly lumpy. Fold in green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 306.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CREAM CHEESE RANCH POTATOES



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This is an absolutely divine spin on standard mashed potatoes. Everyone who has tried them has asked me for the recipe. Makes a great addition to any type of meat main dish, and works well for leftovers.

Provided by JAMIESGIRL

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in mashed potatoes, sour cream and butter; beat until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 434.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SUNDAY SUPPER STUFFED PORK CHOPS, CREAM CHEESE POTATOES, SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Sunday Supper Stuffed Pork Chops, Cream Cheese Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small McIntosh apple, chopped
2 ribs celery from the heart, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
2 store bought corn muffins
8 thin boneless center cut pork loin chops
2 pounds sugar snap peas
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water and season with salt. Cover pan to bring potatoes to a quick boil. Boil potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the hot pot to dry. Set aside. Heat milk, cream cheese and onion over medium low heat until cream cheese melts into milk and mixture bubbles. Pour hot milk and cream cheese into the potatoes and mash to desired consistency. Add a little extra milk for softer potatoes. Season with salt, to your taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped chives.
  • Preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and bacon to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Add apple, celery and onion and season the mixture with herbs, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook vegetables 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Crumble the corn muffins into the pan and combine stuffing.
  • Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Drizzle chops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook chops 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Do not over cook. The chops should be firm but still giving off juices.
  • In a medium saucepan, place snap peas and broth and 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. When the liquid boils, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer snap peas 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but still green. Remove pan from heat and season snap peas with salt, to taste.
  • To assemble stuffed chops, set a thin chop on dinner plate or serving plate. Mound the pork chop with stuffing, allowing some to spill onto the plate, then top with a second chop. Repeat with 3 remaining servings. Pass potatoes and snap peas to complete the meal.

SALMON & CREAM CHEESE POTATOES



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Everyone enjoys these elegant-looking appetizers. You can assemble them several hours ahead and refrigerate until guests arrive.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 small red potatoes
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 ounces smoked salmon fillet, flaked
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon zest, capers, salt and pepper. , Drain potatoes; cut in half. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato half to level if necessary. , Dollop cheese mixture onto potatoes, 2 teaspoons on each. Top with salmon. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPING



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Found the recipe in my Simple & Delicious magazine. I haven't tried these yet, but wanted to get the recipe posted in time for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small sweet potatoes
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes and place on a microwave safe plate.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until tender (turning twice).
  • Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  • Make a slice in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork.
  • Dollop with cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 157.6, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.1, Protein 3.7

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.

LIGHT SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This is a light creamy version of scalloped potatoes that I made up since I could not find a recipe that I liked, even though there are many on 'Zaar for scalloped potatoes. These turned out really good, and were attractive with the bits of peeling inside.

Provided by cookin mimi

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 small red potatoes, unpeeled
1 onion, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes well and slice very thin.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Mix in half and half and stir until hot and well blended.
  • Mix in cream chesse, stir till melted.
  • Stir in onions.
  • Spray casserole with cooking spray.
  • Layer potatoes and sauce in casserole, finishing with sauce.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour 15 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED NEW POTATOES



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Stuffed New Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Cookie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 little bite-size new potatoes
1 (5 ounce) package boursin cheese
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
finely chopped fresh parsley
red caviar, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot with plenty of salted water, boil the potatoes until they are tender when a fork is inserted, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let the potatoes cool until you can handle them.
  • With a melon baller, remove a scoop from each potato. Cut a tiny sliver off the bottom of the potatoes so they will stand after filling. Combine the Boursin, butter, and cream. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the potatoes. Garnish with fine sprinkling of parsley. Add a tiny dollop of red caviar. Stand the potatoes on a platter to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.5

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.

NEW POTATOES IN BLUE CHEESE CREAM



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Make and share this New Potatoes in Blue Cheese Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, unpeeled and small
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes, dried
3/4 teaspoon rosemary
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place cream and crumbled blue cheese in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
  • Stir constantly until cheese has melted, smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
  • Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch wedges and arrange wedges in pan.
  • Salt and pepper the potatoes lightly.
  • Pour cream mixture over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle rosemary and parsley flakes over potatoes and cream mixture.
  • Bake potatoes until a golden crust has formed on top and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.1

GRATIN DAUPHINOIS (CHEESE / CREAM POTATOES)



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Ooohhhh!!!la la, these are pure heaven!!! Wonderful for a buffet table. Evolved from "French cooking by Eileen Reece"

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs waxy potatoes
1/2 pint milk
salt and pepper
grated nutmeg
3 ounces butter
1/2 pint double cream
1 garlic clove
5 ounces grated gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Peel the potatoes, wipe clean with a damp cloth and cut them into thin slices.
  • Do not wash or soak them in water as this would remove the starch essential to the correct consistency of the dish.
  • Pour the milk into a large saucepan, season with salt, freshly ground pepper and nutmeg to taste and add the butter cut into small pieces.
  • Place over a medium heat, beat with a birch (wire) whisk and bring slowly to boiling point, add the potatoes and the cream gradually, reduce the heat and simmer very slowly for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Rub a large gratin dish with the cut clove of garlic, butter it generously and pour in the potato mixture.
  • Scatter the cheese on top and bake very slowly for 1 1/2 hours until a crisp brown crust has formed.
  • Serve immediately.

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.

CROCK POT CREAM CHEESE POTATOES



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My family loves this recipe. It is very easy and taste great.

Provided by Rebecca Swanson

Categories     Potatoes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Tbsp chopped onion
2 clove minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 medium potatoes, scrubbed and sliced (about 2 pounds)
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 c milk
4 slice cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Spray the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Layer 1/4 of potatoes in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle with 1/4 of seasonings. Layer with 1/3 cream cheese and bacon. Continue the layering process ending with a layer of potatoes then sprinkle seasonings.
  • 4. Add milk.
  • 5. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours. In the last hour of cooking stir potatoes to distribute cream cheese and bacon

Tips:

  • Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for this recipe because they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
  • To save time, you can use pre-shredded cheddar cheese.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet instead.
  • Be sure to cover the potatoes tightly with foil so that they cook evenly.
  • You can add other ingredients to this recipe, such as cooked bacon, chopped ham, or diced green bell pepper.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a simple but delicious side dish, give cream cheese potatoes a try!

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