How to make a cozy mashed potato recipe even better: Add cheese. These easy, cheesy mashed potato recipes are perfect for a cozy weeknight side dish or holiday entertaining!
Swirling a bit of melty, shredded cheese into a batch of fluffy mashed potatoes is one of my favorite ways to take a classic mashed potato recipe to the next level.
Pro Tip: For best results, shred any hard cheeses yourself: They'll melt more smoothly into the mashed potatoes! Pre-shredded cheeses are often coated with preservatives that prevent them from melting smoothly.
Our favorite cheesy mashed potato recipes
Cheddar Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
These weeknight-friendly potatoes are loaded with Greek yogurt and white cheddar cheese for a fluffy side dish with a boost of extra protein!
Photo & Recipe: Life As A Strawberry
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Silky smooth mashed potatoes get a burst of flavor from Boursin cheese, butter, and fresh chives. Ready in 30 minutes with just 5 ingredients!
Photo & Recipe: Lauren from Scratch
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
I make these gouda mashed potatoes every Thanksgiving, and they're always a hit. Creamy smoked gouda cheese adds amazing flavor!
Photo & Recipe: Life As A Strawberry
Caramelized Shallot Mashed Potatoes with Boursin
Caramelized shallots take these creamy mashed potatoes to a whole new level, and a bit of Boursin cheese makes them feel straight from a restaurant.
Photo & Recipe: Sweet Tea & Thyme
Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes
Turn your favorite pasta into fluffy mashed potatoes! Made with plenty of parmesan, a bit of sour cream, and lots of black pepper.
Photo & Recipe: A Duck's Oven
Mashed Potato Casserole
This Mashed Potato Casserole elevates an ordinary batch of creamy mashed potatoes into something divine topped with cheddar, bacon bits, and green onions.
Photo & Recipe: Ahead of Thyme
Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and rustic red skin mashed potatoes made with mascarpone, milk, and butter. An elegant, comforting side for any holiday dinner.
Photo & Recipe: Coley Cooks
White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
These white cheddar mashed potatoes are topped with a hearty Guinness and mushroom gravy. Perfect for holidays like St. Patrick's Day!
Photo & Recipe: Life As A Strawberry
Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins
Have leftover mashed potatoes that you want to cheese-ify? Turn them into these loaded mashed potato muffins!
Photo & Recipe: Midwest Foodie
We hope you loved this guide to cheesy mashed potatoes! If you have any questions, drop a comment below. For more cozy meal ideas, check out our full recipe index.
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