Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 lb Eastern potatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Parsley, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Half and half

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Description

Ingredients

• 2½ lb. Eastern potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

• Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size.
• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with one inch of cold water.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a steady rolling boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to over cook or the potatoes will become too starchy.
• Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.
• Add butter and half-and-half. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.
• Stir in cheese, and then the garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!