Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
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This recipe for the Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is such a great side that will go well with just about any dish. Serves 6-8 and is ready in under 30 minutes.

There are hundreds of recipes for mashed potatoes and this cheesy recipe is one of the best, using Monterey Jack and milk to make them ever so creamy, and delicious!

 Try this Baked Chicken Breast recipe, it’s a perfect companion.

Serves 6-8 and is ready in under 30 minutes.

What Else Can You Serve With Mashed Potatoes? why not try any of these suggestions:

  • Sausages
  • Stews
  • Casseroles
  • Meatloaf
  • Chicken
  • Meatballs

Top your Mashed Potatoes with any of these, or all of them if you can’t decide on just one:

  • Crumbled Bacon
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sliced Green Onions

STORAGE: Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

REHEATING: Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 15-20 minutes

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave dish and cook on full power for 2 minutes.

Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 

5 Large Potatoes (peeled and cut)

1 Cup Monterey Jack (shredded)

1/4 Cup Milk

1 Tbsp Butter

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and fill it with water.

2. Cook on high heat and bring to a boil (approx 10 minutes) then reduce to heat and cook for a further 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

3. Remove from heat and drain the water.

4. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.

5. Stir in the cheese and add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully combined.

6. Serve immediately with delicious Baked Chicken Breast.

EQUIPMENT

LARGE SAUCEPAN

TIME

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

TOTAL TIME: 27 Minutes

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Fat: 5.4g

Protein: 7.9g

Total Carbs: 48.9g

Calories: 268 Calories

Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

A great side that will go well with just about any dish. Serves 6-8 and is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • LARGE SAUCEPAN

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Large Potatoes peeled and cut
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • . Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and fill it with water.
  • Cook on high heat and bring to a boil (approx 10 minutes) then reduce to heat and cook for a further 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  • Remove from heat and drain the water.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
  • Stir in the cheese and add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully combined.
  • Serve immediately with delicious Baked Chicken Breast.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Fat: 5.4g
Protein: 7.9g
Total Carbs: 48.9g
Calories: 268 Calories