Mashed Extra Cheesy Russet Potatoes Recipes

MASHED RUSSET POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with 2 tablespoons salt and garlic. Add water to cover by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender and can be pierced easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and garlic in a colander. Return to pot and cook over medium, stirring frequently, until pale, dry, and a film begins to form on bottom of pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Working in batches, press through a ricer into a large bowl, or mash directly in pot with a potato masher. Cover to keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter. Mix into potatoes, then add cream cheese, stirring until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well., In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the Russet potatoes, but leave the skin on the Yukon Gold. Cut the potatoes into 2-inch slices/cubes and place into large pot. Fill the pot with water to at least an inch above the potatoes.
• Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very soft, but not completely falling apart.
• Drain and return to pot. Mash with a potato masher, ricer or hand mixer.
• Add the butter, cream cheese, Colby/Jack cheese, milk, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Place into serving dish and garnish with chives.

MASHED & EXTRA CHEESY RUSSET POTATOES

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes as directed on package. (Do not mash.)
• Meanwhile, cook onions in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 min., stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce, thyme and garlic powder; mix well. Simmer 3 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Place potatoes in large bowl. Add milk; mash until ingredients are well blended and potatoes are mashed to desired consistency. Add cheese, bacon and pasta sauce mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with chives.