Creamy White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This creamy White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe features tender Yukon Gold potatoes mashed to perfection and blended with rich white cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream for a smooth, flavorful side dish. Enhanced with freshly chopped chives for a subtle onion flavor and seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, this comforting classic is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk, plus more if needed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ pound shredded white cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Boil the potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle rolling boil. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender and can be easily pierced, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash: Remove the pot from heat and drain the potatoes thoroughly. Pass the cooked potatoes through a ricer directly back into the warm pot for an extra smooth texture. If you don’t have a ricer, mash with a potato masher.
- Add dairy and cheese: Add the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and shredded white cheddar cheese to the mashed potatoes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Season and garnish: Season the mashed potatoes with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper according to your taste. Fold in freshly chopped chives before serving for a delicate, fresh flavor.
- Adjust consistency: If needed, add more heavy cream or chicken stock a little at a time to achieve desired smoothness and creaminess.
Notes
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes gives a naturally creamy texture and buttery flavor.
- Passing potatoes through a ricer ensures the smoothest mashed potatoes without lumps.
- Freshly shredded white cheddar melts better and provides a pep-to-the-pot flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, especially salt, since cheese adds saltiness.
- For thinner consistency, use warmed cream or chicken stock to avoid cooling the potatoes.
- Chives add a mild onion flavor and a pop of color; scallions can be substituted if preferred.
