Easy side dishes: The Best Cheesy Smashed Potatoes You’ll Love
Delicious and creamy cheesy smashed potatoes perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Smash the potatoes until creamy.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Easy side dishes, cheesy smashed potatoes