Smoky & Cheesy Buttermilk Baked Mashed Potatoes

These Smoky & Cheesy Buttermilk Baked Mashed Potatoes are heaven in a bite! They make a great side for your Thanksgiving dinner, or an appetizer for any day of the week.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baked mashed potatoes, best mashed potatoes, best mashed potatoes recipe, cheesy mashed potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 598kcal

Author Jenny

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

3 pounds russet potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt I used McCormick Gourmet Sicilian
1/2 teaspoon black pepper I used McCormick Gourmet Coarse Grind
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika I used McCormick Gourmet
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt I used McCormick Gourmet
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and fill large Dutch oven 3/4 full of water.
Peel and cube potatoes and place in water filled Dutch oven. Bring to boil then cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Drain and transfer to the bowl of a stand or electric mixer. Add butter and cream cheese to potatoes and mix on low to combine. Add seasonings and buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
Transfer potatoes to individual oven proof baking dishes or one medium sized baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove and serve.

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