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Mash and Cheese

Mash and Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 8-oz portions
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

Mash

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk (other milk can be substituted)
  • 2 cups dehydrated potato flakes

Cheese Sauce

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

Mash

  • Combine water, salt, and butter. For best results, do not add milk until step 3.
  • Heat to a boil, remove from heat.
  • Add cold milk; stir in potato flakes gently and let stand until moist. Whip lightly with a fork and serve.

Cheese Sauce

  • Combine the cream and milk in a saucepan then heat to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in the shredded cheese and turn the heat to low.
  • Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in salt. TIP: Keep a little hot water handy as this can help adjust the consistency of your cheese sauce if it gets too thick.
  • To serve, scoop some mashed potatoes in a bowl and ladle 2 ounces (1/4 cup) cheese sauce on top.
  • Choose any toppings you'd like to garnish the top: crumbled bacon, grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, steamed broccoli, canned olives, fresh herbs, sour cream, green onions, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 149mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 797IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 1mg
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