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Cheesy mashed potatoes in a white bowl next to a small jar with cheese sauce and green onions. The small jar has a gold mini spoon in it.
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

This easy stovetop cheesy mashed potatoes recipe has a cheddar cheese sauce with sour cream and cream cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Saucepan (Large and Small)
  • Small Knife
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Grater
  • Colander
  • Strainer or Fine Sieve
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Spoon or Rubber Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 - 21/2 Russet or Yellow Potatoes Washed and Peeled

Cheese Sauce

  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • ½ block Cream Cheese (4oz) Softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) or more if want extra cheesy
  • Spices, White Pepper, and Salt To Taste

Instructions

Make Cheese Sauce

  • In a small saucepan on medium add heavy cream and the very soft cream cheese. Mix well.
  • Add in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and spices. Salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Remove from the heat and keep warm.

Cook The Potatoes

  • In a large sauce pan add peeled potatoes and boil until very soft.
  • Drain the potatoes into a colander. Place back into the pot and set aside.
  • Use a ricer or a fine sieve or strainer for very smooth mashed potatoes.
  • Place a fine strainer over a mixing bowl. Add the hot potato and push down through the mesh square holes.
  • Add about ⅔-3/4 of the warm cheese sauce into the mashed potatoes. Mix until preferred soft and fluffy texture.
  • Reserve the remaining cheese sauce to top with when serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chives. Enjoy.