Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Last updated on October 14th, 2025

Mashed potatoes are loved by all! These have all the good stuff in them! They’re buttery, comforting, and delicious! Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for your dinner, and they don’t take a ton of time to make! Plus, nothing compares to the real thing, they are an absolute classic! I like mine with a little bit of peel and chunk left in them to give the dish more texture! These go with almost anything and it’s a dish the whole family will enjoy!

What ingredients do I need for this?

Baby Reds
Half and Half
Butter
Shredded Cheddar
Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano
Garlic Powder

Optional garnishes:

Green Onion

How do I make it?

In a large pot of salted water, boil potatoes for 10 minutes, until fork tender. Drain potatoes, add them back to the pot, and move to a cool burner. Shake the pot around a bit to let off some of that excess steam, mash potatoes with a masher to get your desired consistency.

Slowly pour in half and half, stir to combine. Add in all other ingredients, mix well, and serve Creamy Mashed Potatoes with green onion if desired! Enjoy!

Tips:

• You can use whatever potato you want, it doesn’t really matter!
• If you don’t have half and half, splash in some milk instead. Cream cheese is another yummy addition along with sour cream!
• If you don’t have green onion, stir in some chives instead! Alternatively, some minced parsley would be a great garnish!

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed potatoes are loved by all! These Creamy Mashed Potatoes have all the good stuff in them! They’re buttery, comforting, and delicious! Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for your dinner, and they don’t take a ton of time to make! Plus, nothing compares to real mashed potatoes, they are an absolute classic! I like mine with a little bit of peel and chunk left in them to give the dish more texture!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 290 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs baby red potatoes – washed and scrubbed partially peeled, and diced
• ½ cup half and half
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Optional garnishes:

• green onion

Instructions

 

• In a large pot of salted water, boil potatoes for 10 minutes, until fork tender
• Drain potatoes, add them back to the pot, and move to a cool burner
• Shake the pot around a bit to let off some of that excess steam, mash potatoes with a masher to get your desired consistency
• Slowly pour in half and half, and stir to combine
• Add in all other ingredients, mix well, and serve Creamy Mashed Potatoes with green onion if desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Easy Mashed Potatoes, Easy Side Dish, Mashed Potato Recipe, What to do with leftover potatoes

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