The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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The Best Mashed Potatoes

By: Christina C 
"This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (165)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
  • 1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 381 | Total Fat: 21.8g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used 3 lbs. of Yukon potatoes. I kept the butter amount the same, but only used 4 oz. of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by amberwrites   view full review
WOW! not to brag, but the changes i made to this recipe...i truly think they were the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by Kim   view full review
I would give the flavor of these potatoes 5 stars. I would give the recipe as written 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by ALEXIAZ   view full review
I surprised no one else questioned this, but the recipe says to use 1 pound of potatoes. 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Matt Youngman   view full review
Made exactly according to the recipe, the consistency is like glue. Way too much cheese for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2002 by TIERNEYPHAM   view full review
This recipe was very delicious! To make the mixture more garlicky, I boiled several garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
These are so easy that I make them all the time. I do have to add a bit of milk because they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by Brian B   view full review
Very good flavor, but consistency was not what I was expecting. Agree that you need to scale...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Ashi Meessir   view full review
realy good, i add a bit of sour cream into the mix and their perfect
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by SNOH8R   view full review
I've cut the parmesean cheese amount in half and added milk. Otherwise these are just too dry...

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