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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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Add potatoes and peeled garlic cloves to a large pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender; Drain potatoes.
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Mash the potatoes and garlic (I prefer to use a potato ricer) and add them back into the cooking pot.
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Stir in the butter, sour cream half and half and All Purpose Seasoning; Stir until everything is incorporated.
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In a bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese (reserve ½ cup for the top) and parmesan cheese until fully combined.
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Gently stir the cheese mixture into the potatoes.
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Spread the potatoes into the prepared baking dish and top with the reserved cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes. Top with minced chives.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Starch Release for Supreme Creaminess 🥔Don't rinse boiled potatoes after draining—the residual starch naturally thickens the mixture and creates a luxuriously creamy texture without extra flour or cornstarch.
- Warm Your Dairy Before Mixing 🥛Heat your half-and-half, sour cream, and cream cheese together before folding into hot potatoes to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, velvety consistency throughout.
- Cheese Layering Strategy 🧀Add softer cheeses (cream cheese, sour cream) first to create a creamy base, then fold in shredded cheddar and Parmesan for complex flavor and better texture control.
- Garlic Infusion Through Butter 🧄Gently warm minced garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding to potatoes to mellow its sharpness while building depth—this prevents raw garlic bite in the final dish.
- Fresh Chives at Service 🌿Reserve half your chives to sprinkle on top just before serving rather than mixing all into the potatoes—this preserves their bright color and fresh onion flavor as a finishing touch.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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