These cheesy mashed potatoes are extra creamy, perfectly seasoned, and flavorful with Gouda and Parmesan cheese. They are quick and easy to make, creating a great side dish for chicken, pork, and beef.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Potatoes: Use Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, reduce the amount of added salt to ¼ teaspoon.
- Milk: For a creamy texture, use whole milk.
- Sour cream: Use full-fat sour cream for the best flavor and texture.
- Garlic powder: I like to use Kinder’s woodfired garlic, but you can use any garlic powder.
- Cheese: I use Gouda and Parmesan, but you can use mild, sharp, or extra sharp cheddar, Edam, Havarti, or Monterey Jack.
How to Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain the potatoes well.
- Add the unsalted butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Mash the potatoes with a handheld potato masher.
- Stir in half the cheese. Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake. Sprinkle with the chopped green onions.
Preparation Tips
- Use a potato masher or a potato ricer. If using a potato ricer, feed the well-drained potatoes through the potato ricer before adding the butter, sour cream, and milk.
- Do not use an electric mixer or food processor. They overwork the potatoes, and instead of fluffy potatoes, you will end up with gummy, gluey potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes while they are warm. They mash more easily and with greater consistency.
- Do not overbake the potato casserole. Overbaking it can dry the recipe out and change the overall texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Chicken: grilled marinated chicken breasts, ranch chicken, and chicken schnitzel.
- Pork: crockpot pork chops, grilled pork tenderloin, and air-fryer pork chops
- Beef: crockpot beef tips, oven-baked beef brisket, and classic meatloaf.
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
These cheesy mashed potatoes are extra creamy, perfectly seasoned, and flavorful with Gouda and Parmesan cheese.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon woodfired garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces shredded Gouda
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-2½ quart casserole dish.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring them to a gentle boil. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain well, removing as much moisture as possible.
- Add the unsalted butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cover the pot and let the butter melt. Mash the potatoes with a handheld potato masher.
- Stir in half the cheese. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with the chopped green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short increments until warm.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short increments until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 1mg
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Ebony
I made these for my family and used heavy cream since I didn’t have whole milk and it was a hit! Can’t wait to make this for my family again
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Ebony!
Kat
Gouda is a fantastic way to upgrade basic potatoes for any dinner table. Using a potato ricer makes a massive difference in getting that perfect texture without things getting gummy or gross.
Alice Carbenay
These look delicious! I have never heard of woodfired garlic powder before this post (wow!) but I would absolutely love to try some.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Alice! Enjoy!
Amy
These are hands-down the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever made. They are so incredibly creamy and the extra cheese makes them feel so indulgent. They disappeared instantly at dinner!
Beth Pierce
So happy that everyone loved them!
Vidhya
Wow, These Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are my new favorite side! I love adding mozzarella.
Tammy
This is the only way to make mashed potatoes! Suuper creamy with the grouda…just absolutely delicious and perfect side for so many dishes!
Catalina
The cheese melted right in and made them extra comforting. Everyone wanted more!
Janie
I could eat these for days! Mashed potatoes with the gouda cheese is sooo delish.
Beth Pierce
I agree!
Ben
I made these with some fried chicken last night, and they were amazing.
Terri
Holy moly, these are great! I made them to go with my meatloaf, and we loved it.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked them, Terri!
Yonca
Looks mouth-watering!. I Iove everything with potatoes..