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Ultimate Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Ultimate Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes have always been one of my very favorite foods. As a child, everyone knew I adored them and made sure I always had a lion's share. Not much has changed since those days, that's for sure. Today, I'm sharing my own unique but simple recipe for green onion and cheddar mashed potatoes in time for holiday meal planning.

cheddar mashed potatoes baked in a dish up close. garnished with chopped chives, sour cream and black pepper

Some of my fondest memories of the holidays include watching one of my grandmothers prepare this wonderfully creamy holiday must-have. It brings back some truly wonderful moments. 

mashed potatoes in a baking dish topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped chives with a spoonful taken out for serving

Potatoes are like the perfect blank canvas just waiting for just the right ingredients to be added.  Let's face it, without the perfect moisture mashed potatoes can be SO dry.

scooping cheesy mashed potatoes out of a casserole dish

Are you ready to try something new this holiday? Let's dig in!

These potatoes are so simple, but so packed with flavor. They're sure to be a crowd pleaser.

super zoomed in photo to cheesy mashed potatoes with a sloppy dollop of sour cream and chopped chives
cheddar mashed potatoes baked in a dish up close. garnished with chopped chives, sour cream and black pepper

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

Upgraded cheddar mashed potatoes made with extra sharp cheddar cheese, garlic and sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into even chunks
  • 2 cups of Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Divided)
  • 1 Clove of Garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 TBSP butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¾ cups Sour Cream
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • Garnish: 1 Tbsp. of sliced Green Onions & more sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cover potatoes with water in 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes; drain. 
  3. Return potatoes to saucepan; mash and stir in the garlic, butter, milk, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, salt & pepper.
  4. Transfer mashed potatoes to a small casserole dish. Evenly top with remaining cheddar cheese and broil until melted. (about 3 minutes on low broil)
  5. Top with chopped green onions and sour cream before serving.
Impress holiday guests w/ this super easy green onion & cheddar mashed potato dish. Nom.

What is your favorite mashed potato recipe?

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Krystal

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

This is an amazing side dish. I'm loving your photos - so bright!

Dawn Lopez

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

Thanks Krystal! I hope you get a chance to try this side dish. It tastes as great as it looks! ;)

Janis @MommyBlogExpert

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

Your Cheddar Cheese Mashed Potatoes sound so delicious. I love how you garnished this dish with green onions and I can't wait to try making this for my own family.

Dawn Lopez

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

Thanks! The green onions added not only a dash of color that was fun, but a nice extra flavor as well. I hope your family likes this as much as mine!

Liz Mays

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

I'm not sure I have a favorite recipe for them. I'm not picky, I'll eat them any way, especially with a melted dollop of Country Crock.

Dawn Lopez

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

You can't really go wrong with mashed potatoes, can you? They are just so delicious just about any way you serve them. Melted Country Crock totally works for me!

Chelley @ A is For Adelaide

Tuesday 17th of November 2015

This is going to be a great side dish for Thanksgiving this year! I can't wait to try it!

Dawn Lopez

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

These mashed potatoes are perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish. I think they will become a favorite of yours if you get a chance to try them out. :)

Scarlet

Tuesday 17th of November 2015

What a great side and I just love your presentation. Yum!

Dawn Lopez

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

Thanks, glad you liked it! :) It really is a great side. Easy to make and just so delicious!

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