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Chef Level Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy and rich, these mashed potatoes have the ultimate creamy texture. With balanced fats, plus seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and fresh chives - they’re the perfect comforting side for any meal, any time of year. Make mashed potatoes like a chef!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fall, Thanksgiving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 360kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 medium sized pot

Ingredients

  • 3 lb yukon gold potatoes cut into quarters
  • ½ c milk whole
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • c sour cream
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ c green onion sliced
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp onion powder

Instructions 

  1. Cut 3 lb yukon gold potatoes into quarters and boil until fork tender
  2. While potatoes boil, mince 4 cloves garlic and slice ¼ c green onion
  3. Mash potatoes with a fork, and add all other ingredients. (½ c milk, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese, ⅝ c sour cream, 4 cloves garlic, ¼ c green onion, 1-2 tsp salt [1], 1 tsp black pepper, ¾ tsp onion powder) Mix until well combined.

Notes

  1. Salt quantity depends on if you're serving immediately or refrigerating overnight. If you are serving immediately, use 1 tsp salt. If serving the next day use 2 tsp salt, as the dairy will eat up some of the salt.  

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75c | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg