Description
Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that will elevate any meal. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, rich butter, and melted cheese come together to create a fluffy, indulgent side dish that can be prepared in advance for stress-free entertaining. Perfect for holidays or family dinners, these mashed potatoes are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and season with salt. Boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and let steam dry for a few minutes.
- Return to pot over low heat; add butter and heavy cream, stirring until melted.
- Mash the potatoes until creamy, then mix in shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- For make-ahead: Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg