Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
The ultimate in comfort foods when cheddar cheese is added to your classic mashed potatoes.
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. russet potatoes peeled, cubed
- water (to cover potatoes while cooking)
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
Add these things after cooking time is done:
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ cup salted butter room temperature
- 16 oz. sour cream room temperure
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated and divided
Optional Garnish
- sliced chives or green onion
Instructions
- Place the peeled and diced potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken bouillon cubes and water to cover the potatoes completely.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours.
- When done, drain the potatoes.
- Add the salt, butter, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese to the potatoes.
- Using a hand-mixer, blend everything until smooth, being careful not to over mix.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese atop the now mashed potatoes.
- Replace the lid and give the cheese should take about 10 minutes to melt. (You can turn the slow cooker to high to speed up the process.)
- Top the potatoes with optional chives or green onions if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Blend just until smooth to prevent the potatoes from becoming gummy.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 2mg
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