Italian Cream Cheese Herb And Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and spicy side dish

Posted by KMOM14

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This easily made 6-8 generous servings.

ngredients:
5 medium white potatoes
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoon cream cheese or Philadelphia Italian Cooking Creme
1/2 stick butter
1/2 tsp parsley or cilantro
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp oregano or Italian seasonings
1/4 tsp basil
Dash of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk, heavy cream, half and half

Non-stick spray coating

Topping (optional)
1/2 stick butter
1/2 -3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 to 3/4 cup Shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • Shredded Mozzarella or Italian Blend Cheese, 1/2-3/4 cup
  • 1 Stick Butter
  • Italian Bread Crumbs, 1/2-3/4 cup
  • Toppings (Optional)
  • Toppings (Optional)
  • Non Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 3 tbsp Cream Cheese or
  • 1 tsp Garlic , minced

Steps (10 steps, 50 minutes)

  1. 1

    Bring water to boil and add a few dashes of salt (optional). Peel and dice the potatoes until tender over medium heat until well cooked (test with a fork) - takes between 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to pan.

  2. 2

    Mince garlic (I used pre-minced) and measure out spices

  3. 3

    Measure out butter, sour cream, cream cheese and parmesan. I had a buy one get one free coupon for the Philadelphia Cooking cream cheese so I used that in this recipe.

  4. 4

    I didn't have a heavy industrial mixer, so I started out using a blending mixer, adding a little of the milk at a time, but ended up going old school on it and used a potato masher until smooth.

  5. 5

    Spray a baking dish with non-stick coating and preheat oven to 375 degrees

  6. 6

    Transfer the potatoes over to the baking dish

  7. 7

    For the topping, in a separate bowl put the bread crumbs and butter and melt the butter (I put it in the over for a few minutes) and mix together until crumbly.

  8. 8

    I used to fork to sprinkle the topping on the potatoes.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle the mozzarella or Italian cheese blend over the top.

  10. 10

    Put in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.