Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes loaded with sharp cheddar cheese. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect alongside roasted chicken or grilled steak.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato, russet or yukon gold
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded
- ½ cup milk, whole or 2%
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks, place in a pot, cover with cold salted water.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain well, return to the pot, and mash with butter until mostly smooth.
- 4
Warm milk in the microwave or on the stove for 60 seconds, then stir into potatoes.
- 5
Fold in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy, then season with salt and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- potato masher
- microwave or small saucepan
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