Creamy Mashed Potatoes (With Cream Cheese!)
If you’ve been using sour cream in your mashed potatoes… it might be time to switch things up.
These creamy mashed potatoes made with cream cheese are rich, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The cream cheese melts right into the potatoes, creating a smooth, velvety texture that’s honestly hard to beat.
Whether you’re making a weeknight dinner or a holiday side dish, this recipe is simple, comforting, and always a hit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easily adjustable based on taste
Ultra creamy and smooth texture
Simple ingredients you probably already have
Perfect for weeknight dinners or holidays
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
6 gold potatoes
¼ tbsp butter
2 oz cream cheese
¼ cup milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Adjust based on taste and size of potatoes
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil
- Peel and cut potatoes into quarters
- Add potatoes to boiling water
- Cook until fork tender
- Drain well
- Add butter, cream cheese, and milk to the potatoes
- Mix until combined
- Mash until smooth and creamy to your liking
- Top with butter and a sprinkle of pepper
Notes
- Kid-Friendly Adaptation: Cook the chicken at low heat in broth instead of buffalo sauce. Use fresh ingredients for better taste. Put some of the chicken aside for the kiddos (plain, no sauce) and toss the remaining chicken with the buffalo sauce before you broil it.
