By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
237 cal · 28 min
White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Recipe GLPRa59e35162aa38b
Creamy and indulgent mashed potatoes infused with sharp white cheddar cheese, garlic, and sour cream. This classic side dish combines tender Yukon gold potatoes with warm milk and butter for a rich, smooth texture that pairs perfectly with any main course.
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Ingredients
5 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into uniform chunks
3 cloves Garlic cloves
Sea salt, plus more to taste
1½ tbsp Butter
¼ cup Whole milk
1 tbsp Sour cream
½ cup Extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
Peel and cut the Yukon gold potatoes into uniformly sized chunks, about 2 inches in diameter.
Place the potato chunks and garlic cloves into a large pot. Add a pinch of sea salt and cover with cold water by approximately 1 inch.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 to 18 minutes.
Pour the potatoes and garlic into a colander and drain thoroughly, discarding the cooking water.
In a microwave-safe container, heat the butter and milk together for about 30 seconds until the butter is melted and the milk is warm.
Return the drained potatoes and garlic to the pot. Pour in the warm milk mixture and add the sour cream and grated white cheddar cheese.
Using a hand masher, mash the potatoes until you reach your desired consistency—smooth and creamy. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and serve hot. Enjoy.
Comments
White cheddar, butter, sour cream, and milk are standard stock at every major Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Kroger, ALDI, and Walmart all carry Yukon Gold potatoes and sharp white cheddar without requiring a special trip. The stated 28 minutes is honest if you're using a food mill or ricer; most home cooks with a hand masher will need 35-40 minutes total including boiling time, but this is a forgiving dish that tolerates slight variations. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on cheese quality, it's economical, and the cost driver is the white cheddar—using a mid-range block cheese instead of artisanal cuts the price noticeably. This is reliable side-dish material for a weeknight family meal, reheats well in the microwave or oven, and has zero fussy steps—just boil, drain, mash, and fold in dairy and cheese. Yukon Golds are available year-round here, though North Carolina sweet potatoes would be a worthier seasonal swap in fall, which this recipe doesn't exploit.
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