Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes {with Video} [Gluten-Free, Vegetarian]

These Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are garlicky, cheesy and super simple to make – a perfect vegetarian side dish for busy nights.

These Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are incredibly easy to make and taste absolutely amazing.

That is, if you like garlic of course. 🙂

But then again, you wouldn’t be making Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes if you didn’t like garlic, so let’s face it – you’ll love these!

And you’ll especially love the fact that this recipe is so simple to put together. Using pre-shredded cheese, garlic powder instead of garlic cloves and dried parsley in place of fresh makes this dish super fast to make.

So, if you’re in a hurry to get dinner on the table, make these Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes for your side dish tonight!

Learn how to make them

Get started by peeling and cubing the potatoes so that they are uniform in size. Then place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with one inch of cold water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a steady rolling boil.

Cook until potatoes are fork tender. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Add butter and half-and-half. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.

Add cheese, garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.

Stir to combine.

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Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

These Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are garlicky, cheesy and super simple to make - a perfect side dish for busy nights.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free, mashed potatoes, vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 247 kcal

Author Sherri Hall

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. white potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

1. Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size.
2. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with one inch of cold water.
3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a steady rolling boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy.
4. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.
5. Add butter and half-and-half. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.
6. Stir in cheese, and then the garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 37mg 12%

Sodium 565mg 24%

Potassium 834mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 7.5%

Vitamin C 26.3%

Calcium 21.4%

Iron 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Looking for more mashed potatoes? Give our Sour Cream, Onion & Chive Mashed Potatoes a try next. 🙂

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