Creamy Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

From Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Debbie Pataky easily turns garlic-seasoned instant mashed potatoes into a comforting casserole that will earn raves. She stirs in cream cheese before topping the dish with shredded cheddar cheese and broiling it until melted.

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Creamy Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 package (7.6 ounces) roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat. Add the contents of both envelopes from the potato package. Let stand for 1 minute; whip with a fork.
  2. Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and heat at 70% power for 30 seconds or until softened. Stir into the potatoes.
  3. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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