Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed potatoes can be a vehicle for gravy — or they can be a flavor experience all on their own. Make a batch of these Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes to make your taste buds sing!

Serve these delicious mashed potatoes with Chicken and Gravy or alongside Mini Meatloaves for an easy comfort food dinner.

I understand that for some, mashed potatoes are merely a gravy vehicle. And I get that, especially when you make good gravy. However, there are some potato dishes that can hold their own, with or without the gravy.

Scalloped potatoes certainly do. And so do Cheesy Potatoes.

These Alfredo Mashed Potatoes are also part of that club. These are the mashed potatoes you can eat all on their own in the middle of the night when you’re hungry for something delicious.

These are the mashed potatoes that can accompany a store-bought rotisserie chicken without the need or hassle of making gravy.

These are the mashed potatoes that have all the savory goodness of an Alfredo Pasta dish, but are potatoes.

Why Make Alfredo Mashed Potatoes

They make a great side dish. Side dishes add a little more oomph to a meal. They help you stretch what you have to fit a crowd. And some side dishes really complement a meal and make the main dish tastier than it would be without.

They are easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and about half an hour, you can whip up these tasty Alfredo mashed potatoes.

They are packed with flavor. The first time I made these potatoes, one of the boys came wandering in asking if we were having pasta with cream sauce. The smells of garlic, cream, and cheese were reminiscent of one of his favorite dishes. And well, they should be. I basically made mashed potatoes with my homemade Alfredo sauce. Yum!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make Alfredo Mashed Potatoes:

Yukon gold potatoes – Gold potatoes have a yellow hue and a buttery flavor, making them perfect for mashing.

butter – I like to use dairy butter, but you can use whatever is your preference. Remember you can freeze butter so stock up next time you see a sale.

half and half – Half and half is a mixture of half cream and half milk that you can buy already mixed at the store. It makes a great coffee creamer. If you buy milk and cream separately, then just add equal parts in this recipe.

Parmesan cheese – fresh grated parm adds salty umami as well as a hint of that Alfredo flavor you enjoy on pasta.

garlic – You can use chopped or minced garlic, or if you want to get fancy, use roast garlic. Again, this flavors the potatoes and gives them that Alfredo vibe.

fresh parsley – Parsley is easy to grow in a pot and adds color and freshness to all your dishes.

salt and pepper – Salt and pepper your Alfredo Mashed Potatoes to taste.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make Alfredo Mashed Potatoes:

1. Peel and chop the potatoes. Place them in a pot of cold, salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Boil the potatoes until they easily break apart with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes. You can also cook them in the instant pot.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
4. Add the butter and continue mashing until the butter is incorporated into the potatoes.
5. Add the half and half, and stir to combine.
6. Add the Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Stir to combine.
7. Serve the potatoes hot.

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Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes can be a vehicle for gravy — or they can be a flavor experience all on their own. Make a batch of these Easy Alfredo Mashed Potatoes to make your taste buds sing!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 223kcal

Cost: $7

Ingredients

• 5 lb Yukon gold potato peeled and chopped
• 6 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

• In a large pot of water, boil the potatoes until very tender. Drain and return the potful of potatoes to low heat.

  5 lb Yukon gold potato

• Alternatively, place the chopped potatoes in the instant pot with 1 cup water. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release the steam and proceed with the recipe.

• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the butter and blend until smooth. Add the half and half, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.

  6 tablespoon butter, 1 cup half and half, 4 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded), 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped), salt, black pepper

• Stir until well blended. Add more half and half if necessary. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

Notes

Sometimes gold potatoes are more expensive than russets. If you prefer, you can prepare this recipe with russet potatoes instead of the golden ones.
If you’d like to make mashed potatoes in advance, spoon them into a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve, dot the surface of the potatoes with butter and reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
Spoon them into a greased baking dish, cover, and chill until completely cold. Store in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw the dish in the refrigerator before proceeding with the reheating directions.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 6mg

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This post was originally published on August 31, 2011. It has been updated for content and clarity.