Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes can be a vehicle for gravy -- or they can be a flavor experience all on their own. Make a batch of these Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes to make your taste buds sing!
Servings: 12
Calories: 223kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 5 lb Yukon gold potato peeled and chopped
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, boil the potatoes until very tender. Drain and return the potful of potatoes to low heat.5 lb Yukon gold potato
- Alternatively, place the chopped potatoes in the instant pot with 1 cup water. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release the steam and proceed with the recipe.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the butter and blend until smooth. Add the half and half, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.6 tablespoon butter, 1 cup half and half, 4 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded), 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped), salt, black pepper
- Stir until well blended. Add more half and half if necessary. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
Notes
Sometimes gold potatoes are more expensive than russets. If you prefer, you can prepare this recipe with russet potatoes instead of the golden ones.
If you'd like to make mashed potatoes in advance, spoon them into a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. When you're ready to serve, dot the surface of the potatoes with butter and reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
Spoon them into a greased baking dish, cover, and chill until completely cold. Store in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw the dish in the refrigerator before proceeding with the reheating directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 6mg