Only Live Once Mashed Potatoes

Indulge in pure comfort with these "Only Live Once Mashed Potatoes," a luxuriously creamy twist on a classic side dish that's destined to steal the spotlight at any table. Made with velvety russet potatoes, rich cream cheese, and a generous splash of heavy cream infused with garlic, these mashed potatoes are taken to the next level with the addition of buttery parmesan cheese for a savory depth of flavor. Perfectly seasoned and crowned with fresh chives for a vibrant finish, these mashed potatoes epitomize decadence in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate indulgence for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or whenever you simply need to treat yourself—because you only live once!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cups heavy cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches in size.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream and minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Do not boil—just warm enough to infuse the cream with the garlic flavor. Set aside.

Step 5

Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Place the pot back on low heat for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture from the potatoes.

Step 6

Add the butter, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.

Step 7

Mash the potato mixture using a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey.

Step 8

Gradually pour the warmed garlic cream into the mashed potatoes, stirring gently to incorporate. Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 9

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped chives, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1378.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2658.7

Total Fat 179.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 518.5mg	0%
Sodium 5970.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 714.4mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 5284.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 31.5%