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    Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Nov 19, 2014 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing mashed potatoes in a yellow bowl with white flower designs on it

    These easy garlic cheddar mashed potatoes are garlicky, cheesy and super simple to make - a perfect vegetarian side dish for busy nights. They're also easy to make vegan with just a few swaps.

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    Mashed potatoes in a yellow bowl with extra cheese on top

    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!

    overhead of mashed potatoes in a bowl with shredded cheddar behind it

    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!

    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 tender all the way through. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.

    Add butter (or vegan butter) and half-and-half (or plant-based alternative). Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.

    Mashing potatoes with a potato masher


    Add cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese), garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.

    Cheese, garlic powder, parsley and salt ready to be mixed into potatoes

    Stir to combine.

    Mixing cheese, garlic, parsley and salt into potatoes

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    mashed potatoes in a yellow bowl with white flower design
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    5 from 4 votes

    Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

    These Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are garlicky, cheesy and super simple to make - a perfect vegetarian side dish for busy nights. They're also easy to make vegan with just a few swaps.
    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 247kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ lb. white potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons butter (use vegan butter for the vegan option)
    • ½ cup half-and-half (use unsweetened plant-based milk such as soy or oat for vegan option)
    • 1 cup finely shredded, vegetarian-friendly cheddar cheese (use vegan cheddar-style shreds for the vegan option)
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

    Instructions

    • Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size.
    • Place 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 tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy.
    • Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.
    • Add butter and half-and-half. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.
    • Stir in cheese, and then the garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Vegetable Peeler
    4-qt. Stainless Steel Pot
    Colander
    Potato Masher

    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 was calculated using the original ingredients. The vegan option will change the calculation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g

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    1. CAROLINE

      November 19, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Mashed potatoes, particularly with cheese, make such a comforting side.

      Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola

      November 19, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is mashed potato perfection right here! I love this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Debra

      November 19, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wow....these do look delish. Thanks for the step by step directions and the video too. Cheesy potatoes, what's not to like?

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 19, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks so much, Debra! The more cheese, the better, right? 😉

        Reply
    4. Jillian

      November 19, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Just in time for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 19, 2018 at 12:41 pm

        Thank you Jillian!

        Reply
    5. Dannii

      November 19, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      Those mashed potatoes look perfect. The greedier the better I say!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 19, 2018 at 12:40 pm

        LOL. Thanks Dannii! 🙂

        Reply

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