Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes! Creamy, buttery, and loaded with sharp cheddar, this dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dinner. With a velvety texture and rich flavor, these mashed potatoes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, you can prepare them ahead of time, making mealtime effortless and stress-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Russet potatoes for even cooking.
- Boil the potato chunks in cold salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let the potatoes steam dry for 5 minutes to avoid watery mash.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or mixer.
- Gradually mix in heavy cream and butter until creamy.
- Fold in sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, sour cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish if making ahead; cover with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg