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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 5 Pound Bag Yukon Gold Potatoes or other yellow potatoes
  • 1 Pound Russet Potatoes
  • 16 (2 Sticks) Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shaved or Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese Shaved or Shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved or Shredded
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 to 1-1/4 Cup Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream

Instructions

  1. First, peel the potatoes and cut into cubes.  After you peel and cube each potato, toss it onto a pot of cool water.  This will keep the peeled potatoes form darkening.

  2. Next, Boil the potatoes until fork tender.  Turn the heat off.  Drain all the water using a Colander.

  3. Return the potatoes back to the pot.  The heat form the pot will further dry the potatoes.

  4. Turn the heat back on to low.  Stir in the butter.

  5. Gradually add the heavy cream, half and half, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  6. Remove form heat.  Use an electric mixer to achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency.  Do not over mix.

Recipe Notes

This is a family sized portion of the Best Mashed Potatoes.  For Thanksgiving, I increase the quantities by one and a half or even double depending on the number of adults attending.