Cheddar Garlic Mashed Potatoes

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Peel and rinse the russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.

Cover the potatoes with cold salted water.

Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender.

Cut the potatoes into small pieces to cook faster if desired.

Warm up whole milk and add 2 smashed garlic cloves and some granulated garlic to it.

Once the milk simmers, turn off the heat.

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth and creamy.

Add softened butter to the potatoes and mix it in.

Pour in the garlic milk mixture and continue mashing until combined.

Check for seasoning and add salt to taste, as potatoes can be bland.

Add cheddar cheese to the potatoes, and optionally use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella for a different flavor.

Broil the mashed potatoes for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts completely.

Serve with optional toppings like crumbled crispy bacon, extra sour cream, and green onions or chives.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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