Garlic cheddar mashed potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Boil the potatoes with garlic, then mash with butter, cream, sour cream, and sharp cheddar for the perfect side dish.
Course Dinner, Holiday Recipe, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Best Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Date Night Side Dish, Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
2lbsYellow Potatoes, quarteredpeeled or unpeeled
4Garlic Cloves
1tspChicken Bouillon
3tbspSalted Butter
1/3CupHeavy Cream
1/4CupSour Cream
1CupFreshy Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Add potatoes, garlic, and bouillon to a pot of salted water. Boil until fork tender.
Drain, then return potatoes to the hot pot for 1–2 minutes to dry.
In a small saucepan, warm butter, cream, and sour cream until melted and smooth.
Pour warm mixture over potatoes, season with salt and pepper and mash gently until creamy.
Fold in cheddar cheese. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Make ahead: You can prepare these a few hours in advance, then keep them warm in a slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting (stir occasionally).
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of cream or milk to bring them back to life.