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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 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

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!

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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