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Smashed Potatoes And Cream Cheese
Smashed Potatoes And Cream Cheese
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Transform ordinary potatoes into a creamy, indulgent side dish that pairs perfectly with everything from grilled meats to casual sandwiches. These smashed potatoes feature rich cream cheese that melts into warm spuds for luxurious texture, while fresh chives add a mild onion flavor. The simple preparation belies the impressive flavor—a restaurant-quality accompaniment that comes together in minutes. Skip boring mashed potatoes and upgrade your side dish game!
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Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
8 ounces plain cream cheese or veggie cream cheese, cut into pieces
10 chives or 2 scallions, chopped or snipped with kitchen scissors
Salt and pepper
Directions
Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes.
When the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit.
Mash potatoes with half-and-half or milk using a potato masher.
Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes.
Then add chives and scallions and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
Servings\Yield
Yield: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 280; Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 150mg; Total Carbohydrates: 34g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 7g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: potatoes, cream cheese
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Smashed Potatoes And Cream Cheese was added on June 27, 2015 and last updated on June 03, 2025.
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