Best 7 Healthy Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy, cheesy, and flavorful world of parmesan mashed potatoes! This classic comfort food receives a healthy makeover in this recipe, making it a guilt-free delight. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like Yukon Gold potatoes, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic and herbs, these mashed potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Discover the art of creating perfect mashed potatoes with a velvety smooth texture and a symphony of flavors. The secret lies in selecting the right potatoes, cooking them to perfection, and incorporating the perfect blend of seasonings. Explore variations of this versatile dish, including roasted garlic, spinach and artichoke, and bacon and cheddar, each offering a unique taste experience. Embark on a culinary journey to create the most delectable, healthy parmesan mashed potatoes that will elevate your meals and impress your taste buds.

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CREAMY GARLIC-PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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Tired of plain mashed potatoes? Why not try adding something new?

Provided by CNM CATERING

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
¼ cup butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, melt butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add garlic-butter mixture, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, sea salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 365.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

RICH & CREAMY PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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For special occasions (like my husband's birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine comfort food. -Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
1 cup chicken broth
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Butter and additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Uncover; cook until broth is almost evaporated, 4-6 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until melted. Mash potatoes slightly, gradually adding sour cream, Parmesan cheese and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with butter and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NANNY'S PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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My grandsons rave over these creamy potatoes loaded with Parmesan. That's all the endorsement I need. Sometimes I use golden or red potatoes, with skins on. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup 2% milk, warmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; return to pot and stir over low heat 1 minute to dry., Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, sour cream, cheese, seasonings and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH A CRUNCHY PARMESAN CRUST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
12 small (3¼ pounds) russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup whole milk
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat one Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Oven to 425°F. Coat a 3-quart shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon oil. 2. In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water by 2 inches. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil on a Frigidaire Gallery® Induction Cooktop over high heat. Cover partially and boil until very tender, about 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the panko, ½ cup Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. 4. Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan. Set over low heat and let stand until dry, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mash in the milk and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in the remaining ½ cup Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. 5. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the mashed potatoes. Bake until golden brown and crunchy on top, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 (3/4 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 5 cups), diced unpeeled
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup skim milk
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking place buttermilk and milk into a small saucepan and cook over a very low heat until just warm. Be careful not to boil or milk will curdle.
  • Drain the potatoes, add the warmed milk and mash together to desired consistency. Stir in cheese and salt. Top with the butter and let it melt.

HEALTHY CREAMY PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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Easy and low fat, this Kraft recipe is a keeper for sure. The red peel adds a nice colour to the dish. This counts as 3 WW points. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs red potatoes, wash and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup light cream cheese spread
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
3 tablespoons reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Add broth; cover. Bring to a boil on high heat; simmer on medium heat 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Uncover; stir potatoes. Simmer, uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and most of broth is absorbed.
  • Add cream cheese spread. Reduce heat to low. Mash potatoes slightly until cream cheese is melted. Add sour cream and Parmesan; mash until potatoes are smooth and heated through.

CREAMY PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs potatoes, peeled or
3 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled (your choice)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water,plus
2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in stock pot with 1 tbsp salt and enough cold water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Heat half-and-half and butter in a small sauce pan until butter is melted.
  • Add warm mixture to potatoes, and mash with potato masher until smooth- (mine are never perfectly smooth) Fold in sour cream, Parmesan and mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If the potatoes seem thick, you may add a bit more cream and/or butter until the texture suits your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.9, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 2162, Carbohydrate 79.2, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.4

Tips:

  • For a smoother mash, use a ricer or food mill to remove any lumps.
  • If you don't have a ricer or food mill, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, or they will become gummy.
  • Add the milk and butter to the potatoes while they are still hot, so that they can absorb the flavors.
  • Season the potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • For a cheesy flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese to the potatoes.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes before baking.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These healthy creamy parmesan mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them smooth or chunky, cheesy or garlicky, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give these healthy creamy parmesan mashed potatoes a try.

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