Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Everyone who has tasted these creamy, cheesy potatoes asks how to make them. Since this comforting casserole bakes at the same temperature as my chicken bundles, I get it started in the oven and pop in the entree a little later. —Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well.
In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 328 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home December/January 2002

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autumn60

Nov 22, 2017

I have been making this dish for family gatherings since it was published in 2002. 15 years later, I still get requests.
Cliff

Apr 17, 2017

Wow these were really delicious! A little firmer than I like my mashed potatoes though, so next time I might add some cream. But man are they good!
Queenb51

Feb 9, 2014

The best darn cheesy mashed potato recipe the whole family can enjoy! Never have ANY leftover!!!
HisBeautifulBlessing

Jul 15, 2012

I made these to go with dinner tonight, an my husband has already requested that I make them more often! I'm thinking of playing with a couple different cheeses even. These potatoes were so creamy and delicious... Definitely a keeper!
VictoriaElaine

Apr 12, 2012

Made this for Easter & everyone loved it! I did not add the onion. Next time I will only add 1 teaspoon of the salt - it was definitely too salty for my taste. Based on the expression on my mom's face, it was too salty for her, too, but she was too polite to say so.
Emily Phillips

Jan 31, 2012

I didn't peel the potatoes, so it gave the dish an earthy, hearty feel and taste. I did decrease the cream cheese by half and used 1% milk to moisten and cut calories.
AprylVolk

Jan 2, 2012

this were a HUGE hit at our family Christmas gathering...will definitely make again!
rharkless

Jul 13, 2010

These are great, although I had to substitute buttermilk for the sour cream and after I baked them, they were a little too dry. I'm thinking with the sour cream that wouldn't be an issue. Still, really tasty.
doreensanzone

Nov 22, 2009

Make these every Thanksgiving. They always go fast! Terrfic!