{"id":305079,"date":"2025-11-20T01:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T01:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes-best-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T01:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T01:31:00","slug":"cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes-best-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=305079","title":{"rendered":"Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes &#8211; *BEST* Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"\">\n<div class=\"infinite-blog-info-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"infinite-blog-info infinite-blog-info-font infinite-blog-info-reviews \"><span class=\"infinite-blog-info-sep\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<style><![CDATA[#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); 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Please read my <a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can stop looking for the perfect mashed potatoes because these <strong>Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes <\/strong>are the dreamiest, creamiest side dish ever. Soft, buttery, and full of flavor, they stay light and fluffy thanks to a few key steps that really make a difference. The cream cheese adds richness without turning heavy, and the texture is smooth enough to make anyone at the table pause mid-bite. They\u2019re not just another \u201choliday\u201d mashed potato\u2026 they\u2019re\u00a0<em>the<\/em>\u00a0mashed potatoes you\u2019ll make on repeat.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. Another bowl is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-152028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. Another bowl is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-152028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-43-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredient Notes + Variations<\/h2>\n<p>These mashed potatoes with cream cheese are made with simple ingredients that work perfectly together to make the silkiest, most flavorful mash. Each one has a job to do, so don\u2019t skip them!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potatoes:<\/strong>\u00a0Use Idaho (russet) potatoes for that classic fluffy texture. Yukon Golds work too if you like a creamier, slightly buttery flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0Softened butter melts right in, creating that rich, glossy finish everyone loves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream Cheese:<\/strong>\u00a0The secret to smooth, dreamy mashed potatoes. It adds just enough tang and creaminess to take them from good to wow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Milk:<\/strong>\u00a0Warm it before mixing to keep the potatoes from seizing up and help everything blend together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and Pepper:<\/strong>\u00a0Use plenty of salt! Potatoes need seasoning to shine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chives:<\/strong>\u00a0Optional, but that pop of green adds color and a little freshness on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"An overhead view of Mashed Potatoes ingredients\u2014whole milk, butter, potatoes, salt, pepper, sour cream, and chives\u2014each labeled and neatly arranged on a light surface.\" class=\"wp-image-152104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead view of Mashed Potatoes ingredients\u2014whole milk, butter, potatoes, salt, pepper, sour cream, and chives\u2014each labeled and neatly arranged on a light surface.\" class=\"wp-image-152104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-mashed-potatoes\">How to Make Mashed Potatoes <\/h2>\n<p>These mashed potatoes are easy to make, and they\u2019re basically impossible to mess up once you follow the steps below.\u00a0For full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-prep-your-potatoes\">Step 1: Prep Your Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>I wash and peel my potatoes with a sharp vegetable peeler. After they are washed and rinsed, cut them into large, evenly sized pieces.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-boil-your-potatoes\">Step 2: Boil Your Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>Add your cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until fork tender. My only note here is to be sure to not overcook your potatoes! Overcooking will water log your potatoes and give you a bit of a grainy texture that mashing won\u2019t correct. As soon as they are fork-tender, drain them! Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/how-long-to-boil-potatoes\/\">How Long To Boil Potatoes<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152012\" alt=\"A metal pot filled with peeled and chopped yellow potatoes sits on a light-colored wooden surface.\" class=\"wp-image-152012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152012\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A metal pot filled with peeled and chopped yellow potatoes sits on a light-colored wooden surface.\" class=\"wp-image-152012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-26-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-dry-potatoes-before-mashing\">Step 3: Dry Potatoes Before Mashing<\/h3>\n<p>In my recipe card instructions below, it says to return the potatoes to the hot pan right after draining. Don\u2019t skip this step! Doing this helps \u201csteam\u201d the potatoes and remove any extra moisture. We don\u2019t want to taste that starchy cooking liquid, so evaporating as much of it as possible really helps taste (and overall texture).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-mash-your-potatoes\">Step 4: Mash Your Potatoes!<\/h3>\n<p>This is a personal preference thing. I like mashing my potatoes by hand (my favorite masher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+uYWp0CMH1eBxmhAt8EjCwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>), but some choose to use a potato ricer, hand mixer or even a stand mixer! My only caution is don\u2019t over mix! You can go from fluffy delicious potatoes to a gloopy, starchy mess in a hurry, especially when using an electric mixer. You should be fine if mashing by hand. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152014\" alt=\"A bowl of partially mashed potatoes with a metal potato masher resting inside.\" class=\"wp-image-152014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152014\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of partially mashed potatoes with a metal potato masher resting inside.\" class=\"wp-image-152014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-27-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e069\"><em><strong>If using a ricer<\/strong>: Set a large bowl on the counter and fit a potato ricer over it. Working in batches, scoop a few pieces of hot potato into the ricer and press down firmly so they push through the small holes. Keep going until all the potatoes are riced.*<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-add-salt-pepper-butter-cream-cheese\">Step 5: Add Salt, Pepper, Butter + Cream Cheese<\/h3>\n<p>Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, butter, and cream cheese directly to the hot riced potatoes, stirring until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152015\" alt=\"A bowl of cooked, partially mashed potatoes with several pieces of butter on top and a potato masher resting inside the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-152015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152015\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of cooked, partially mashed potatoes with several pieces of butter on top and a potato masher resting inside the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-152015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-28-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152016\" alt=\"A white bowl of mashed potatoes topped with ground black pepper, placed on a light wooden surface with a few sprigs of fresh chives beside it.\" class=\"wp-image-152016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152016\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A white bowl of mashed potatoes topped with ground black pepper, placed on a light wooden surface with a few sprigs of fresh chives beside it.\" class=\"wp-image-152016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-29-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-serve-garnish\"><strong>Step 6: Serve + Garnish<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Spoon into a serving dish, swirl the top, and add a few pats of butter and fresh chives.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152020\" alt=\"A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter, chopped chives, and black pepper, with a spoon resting in the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-152020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"152020\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter, chopped chives, and black pepper, with a spoon resting in the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-152020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, 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https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-35-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e069\"><em><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>To effectively use a potato masher, begin gently pressing down until the large chunks break apart. Then, switch to more deliberate mashing motions (press and twist) to smooth things out. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-success\">Tips for Success<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For extra richness, swap half the milk for\u00a0heavy cream.<\/li>\n<li>Use\u00a0warm milk, not cold, to keep the potatoes creamy and lump-free.<\/li>\n<li>Rice, don\u2019t whip.\u00a0A potato ricer or hand masher gives you the best texture.<\/li>\n<li>Always\u00a0salt your cooking water\u2026 it\u2019s the first step to flavorful mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Work quickly\u00a0while everything\u2019s warm, so the butter and cream cheese melt perfectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives, black pepper, and a pat of butter, with a spoon inside. Another bowl of mashed potatoes and chives are in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-152024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives, black pepper, and a pat of butter, with a spoon inside. Another bowl of mashed potatoes and chives are in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-152024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-268x402.jpg 268w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-39-of-21-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes\">What to Serve with Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p>These Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes deserve a spot at every table. They\u2019re rich, silky, and completely foolproof, thanks to the cream cheese that makes them extra creamy without being heavy. Once you taste how smooth and flavorful they are, you\u2019ll start finding excuses to make them again and again. The printable recipe card is below. Have a great day, friends!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-21734\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"21734\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-katie-new-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives, black pepper, and a pat of butter, with a spoon in the bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-720x722.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-360x361.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-360x361.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives, black pepper, and a pat of butter, with a spoon in the bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-720x722.jpg 720w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cream-Cheese-Mashed-Potatoes-37-of-21-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/katie-cooksey\/\" target=\"_self\">Katie Cooksey<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are smooth, buttery, and extra rich thanks to a generous dose of cream cheese. This recipe gives you perfectly fluffy potatoes every time with just the right balance of salt, butter, and creaminess.<\/span><\/p>\n<style><![CDATA[#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #9013fe; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33 stop { stop-color: #9013fe; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50 stop { stop-color: #9013fe; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66 stop { stop-color: #9013fe; }]]><\/style>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><default:defs><default:lineargradient 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wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">22<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">mashing time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">42<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Side Dish<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Thanksgiving<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-21734 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21734\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">196<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21734-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-21734-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"21734\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"21734\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"21734\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #616161;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"21734\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"21734\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"21734\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Idaho potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened + more for garnish (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">heated<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+-D3U3QMdATala3TW6KEndA\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">salt<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided, plus more to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+YeH8PcO0gKjaGkOMcIGGaw\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">black pepper<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chives<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">fresh, chopped for garnish (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21734-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-21734-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21734\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Peel potatoes and rinse them. Cut into even chunks, about 1\u00bd inches thick, so they cook evenly and place in a large pot. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 18\u201322 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and slide off easily when pierced. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the warm pot (heat off) for 1\u20132 minutes to steam dry. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Set a large bowl on the counter and fit a potato ricer over it. Working in batches, scoop a few pieces of hot potato into the ricer and press down firmly so they push through the small holes. Keep going until all the potatoes are riced.*<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, butter, and cream cheese directly to the hot riced potatoes, stirring until smooth and creamy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a soft, swirly well across the top of the mashed potatoes. Nestle a few extra pats of butter into the grooves to melt. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-21734-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives, if desired and serve warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21734-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*If you don\u2019t have a potato ricer, you can use a potato masher. Begin gently pressing down until the large chunks break apart. Then, switch to more deliberate mashing motions (press and twist) to smooth things out. Avoid using an electric hand mixer which tends to make potatoes gluey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"138\">How to Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm<\/h3>\n<p><span data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"515\" style=\"display: block;\">Fill a large pot with a few inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Place the mashed potatoes in a heat-safe bowl and set it over the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn\u2019t touch the water. Cover loosely with foil or a lid to trap the steam.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"754\" style=\"display: block;\">Stir every 15\u201320 minutes and add a splash of warm milk or a small pat of butter as needed to keep them smooth and creamy. The gentle steam keeps the potatoes warm for up to 2 hours without drying them out or changing their texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2289\">Make-Ahead and Reheat Instructions<\/h3>\n<p><span data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2571\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2309\">To make ahead-<\/strong><br data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2312\"\/>Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed. Let them cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container or baking dish. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the potatoes to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2601\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2599\">To reheat in the oven-<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2841\">\n<li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2718\">\n<span data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2718\" style=\"display: block;\">Place potatoes in a baking dish and add 2\u20133 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of butter over the top.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2841\">\n<span data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2841\" style=\"display: block;\">Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350\u00b0 F for 25\u201330 minutes, stirring halfway through, until hot and creamy again.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2872\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2870\">To reheat on the stove-<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<li data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2937\">\n<span data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2937\" style=\"display: block;\">Warm over low heat in a large pot with a splash of milk.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<span data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3014\" style=\"display: block;\">Stir gently until smooth and heated through, adding more milk as needed.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3051\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3049\">To reheat in the slow cooker-<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3196\">\n<li data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3196\">\n<span data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3196\" style=\"display: block;\">Place the potatoes in a slow cooker on Low for 2\u20133 hours, stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons of milk if they start to thicken.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Storing Leftovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"382\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"145\">Refrigerator-<\/strong><br data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"148\"\/>Let leftover mashed potatoes cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk to bring back their creamy texture.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"718\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"396\">Freezer-<\/strong><br data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\/>Cool completely, then spoon into a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Flatten the bag for even freezing. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stove or in the oven with a few tablespoons of milk or butter stirred in to restore smoothness.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21734-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">196<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">77<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">684<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">250<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">67<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">cream cheese mashed potatoes, how to make mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes recipe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-variations\">Variations<\/h2>\n<p>Since this is such a simple recipe, you can easily add different ingredients to fit your dinner style. Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking! Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/roasted-garlic\/\">Roasted Garlic<\/a> \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>for the garlic lovers and for the Italian style dishes. Try roasting your garlic beforehand for an extra-strong flavor. Or use my <a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/\">Garlic Mashed Potato Recipe<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/mashed-sweet-potatoes\/\">Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a> \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>sweet potatoes are a seriously delicious alternative to Idaho potatoes and are still perfect for the holidays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cajun Seasoning \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>this is a great way to spice up your potatoes. Add as much or as little as you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loaded Potatoes \u2013 <\/strong>I already have a recipe for this! Check it out here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/loaded-smashed-potatoes\/\">Loaded Smashed Potatoes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laurenslatest.com\/twice-baked-potatoes\/\">Twice Baked Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Mashed potatoes are placed back into the skins and then loaded up with cheese and other goodies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-potato-recipes-to-try\">More Potato Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e069\">If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would\u00a0<strong>give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments<\/strong>! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 19, 2025 This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please read my disclosure policy. You can stop looking for the perfect mashed potatoes because these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are the dreamiest, creamiest side dish ever. 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