If you love all things creamy and cheesy, you are in for a special treat! I recently made the best pot of creamy cheddar garlic mashed potatoes. It was simply out of this world. The combination of creamy potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese if enough to make anyone’s mouth water, but I also added minced garlic. Honey, these potatoes are truly delicious.
I served the potatoes with my turkey meatloaf , and green beans. Dinner was definitely a hit that night.
Give this recipe a try and tell me what you think!
Cheddar Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Who doesn't love all things creamy and cheesy? These cheddar garlic mashed potatoes make for the perfect addition to any comfort food dish.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup half and half
- 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- enough water to boil the potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain.
- Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pan, and melt it over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the drained potatoes into the pan, and mashed to potatoes.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of the half and half, then stir the potatoes. Pour in the remaining half and half, and stir the potatoes until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Stir.
- Sprinkle in the cheese, and fold in.
- Serve!
This was so good made today Yum Yum!
Rosie would you boil these mashed potatoes in chicken broth as well? I wonder how that would taste.
That would be divine! I love boiling my potatoes in chicken broth!
I have been cooking for a very long time and I want to say that your recipe is simple, succinct, and divine. I had not thought about sauteing the garlic in the butter first and I thank you for that trick.
Glad that you like my lil tip 😀
How many people does this serve? I need to feed 20-25 people. D:
Hey Anika! LOL!!! Triple it 😉
Instead of using half and half and I use heavy cream?
For best results use the recipe listed 🙂
I made this 1x and family members who “don’t like” potatoes want me to make some more! Bye bye boxed potatoes..