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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 598kcal
Author Jenny
Equipment
Oven
Ingredients
3poundsrusset potatoes
4tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonscream cheese
1teaspoonsea saltI used McCormick Gourmet Sicilian
1/2teaspoonblack pepperI used McCormick Gourmet Coarse Grind
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprikaI used McCormick Gourmet
1/2teaspoonGarlic SaltI used McCormick Gourmet
1/2cupbuttermilk
1 1/2cupsshredded 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.