Side Dish
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Herbs
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Herbs is a quick side dish that's cheesy, buttery, and sprinkled with savory Italian herbs. I remember my mom making this on chilly days, and the combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and turkey bacon warming us up from the inside out. The crispy panko and melty cheese on top are just the ultimate comfort.
Side Dish
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Herbs
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Herbs is a quick side dish that's cheesy, buttery, and sprinkled with savory Italian herbs. I remember my mom making this on chilly days, and the combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and turkey bacon warming us up from the inside out. The crispy panko and melty cheese on top are just the ultimate comfort.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- Salt (for boiling water)
- 1/2 stick butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Shredded cheese, for topping
- Panko breadcrumbs, for topping
- Italian herbs (parsley, basil, chives, oregano), for topping
- Turkey bacon, for topping
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice russet potatoes and boil them in heavily salted water until cooked through.
- 2
Strain the potatoes and return them to the pot with half a stick of butter.
- 3
Mash the potatoes well, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4
Add heavy cream and whole milk, and mash until well combined.
- 5
Add cream cheese and sour cream for additional flavor and consistency.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to achieve a super fluffy consistency.
💡An immersion blender makes mashing easier and results in a smoother texture. - 7
Pour the mashed potatoes into a ramekin or baking dish.
- 8
Top with shredded cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs.
- 9
Bake until the top is golden and crispy.
- 10
Top with turkey bacon and more chives before serving.
Helpful Notes
- â—ˆUse whatever Italian herbs you have on hand for topping.
- â—ˆTurkey bacon is optional but adds a nice crunch and flavor.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice russet potatoes and boil them in heavily salted water until cooked through.
- 2
Strain the potatoes and return them to the pot with half a stick of butter.
- 3
Mash the potatoes well, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4
Add heavy cream and whole milk, and mash until well combined.
- 5
Add cream cheese and sour cream for additional flavor and consistency.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to achieve a super fluffy consistency.
💡An immersion blender makes mashing easier and results in a smoother texture. - 7
Pour the mashed potatoes into a ramekin or baking dish.
- 8
Top with shredded cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs.
- 9
Bake until the top is golden and crispy.
- 10
Top with turkey bacon and more chives before serving.
Helpful Notes
- â—ˆUse whatever Italian herbs you have on hand for topping.
- â—ˆTurkey bacon is optional but adds a nice crunch and flavor.