Southern Mash
Southern mash is a creamy, buttery mashed potato dish made extra rich with cream cheese, garlic, and onion. It’s smooth, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food side for holidays or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled & Mashed
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled, washed, and quartered
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves
½ cup half and half
¾ cup butter
½ tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large pot. Cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20–25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return potatoes to the pot. Add butter, cream cheese, and half and half. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Use Yukon Golds for a creamier mash, or Russets for a fluffier texture.
Replace cream cheese with sour cream or mascarpone for variation.
Add roasted garlic for a sweeter, deeper flavor.
Top with shredded cheddar or crispy bacon for indulgence.
Make ahead and reheat in the oven with extra butter on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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