Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

2 lb potatoes (peeling optional, cut in smaller pieces)

1 Tbsp salt (for seasoning potato boiling water)

¼ cup salted butter

1 cup cream cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or other flavorful cheese like Gruyere, Pecorino or cheddar)

½ tsp fine table salt (or according to taste)

½ tsp ground black pepper (or according to taste)

To start, boil the potatoes in a large pot with salted water until tender, then drain them.
Mash the potatoes, then add butter and keep mashing until the butter is melted and well mixed in.
Add cream cheese and mix until well incorporated.
Fold in shredded Parmesan cheese, then taste test and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍽️Side Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday🎉Holiday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m