Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes deliver a rich, buttery bite with mellow roasted-garlic aroma and tangy notes from sour cream. Smooth russet potatoes are folded with cheddar and a touch of heavy cream for extra plush texture, making this an indulgent side for family dinners, holidays, or any roast-centered meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain, then mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
- 4
Place the butter and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- 5
Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
- 6
Stir the butter and garlic into the mashed potatoes.
- 7
Add the cheese, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Garnish with green onions.
- Calories 482.42 kcal High 24%
- Protein 9.57 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 59.25 g 22%
- Total Fat 21.01 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 12.79 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.73 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 161.09 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 329.58 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 892.25 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 40.14 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Garlic, Green Onion, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 482.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Garlic, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Russet Potato. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 482.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 482.42 calories and 9.57 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 161.09 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.79 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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