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Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Cream Cheese & Chive Mashed Potatoes

Published on November 14, 2017 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia
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A simple mashed potatoes recipe in collaboration with Co-op Irresistible.

Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes A bowlful of creamy mashed potatoes, is, in my humble opinion, one of the finest winter comfort foods out there. Pasta comes a close second. I’ve just come back from another amazing trip to the Caribbean – straight from the oven into the cold, Shetland freezer. Now I want to eat all of the carbs while curling up on the couch in my PJs binge-watching the episodes of The Walking Dead I missed while I was away.Ā 

Co Op Irresistible Lilly Mashing Potatoes

Not all potatoes are the same. Waxy ones like Charlotte or Jersey Royals hold their shape when cooked and so make for perfect baking potatoes, while new potatoes are ideal in salads or for boiling while. Floury potatoes like the Lilly variety make for the perfect mashing potato with its rich, buttery taste.

This Christmas, the Co-op has launched their first Irresistible potato pack featuring the Lilly variety of potatoes. Retailing at only £1.59 for a 1.5 kg bag (serving six) these British grown potatoes are the perfect ingredient to add the ultimate comfort food dishes to your winter dining table.

Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes with Steak

These cream cheese and chive mashed potatoes are so simple to make and pair really well with some simply grilled meat (Aberdeen Angus rump steak, in this case), a simple cream sauce and steamed greens.

I’ve used some cream cheese with chives for this recipe, as there were very little fresh chives left in my garden this time of year. You could always use regular cream cheese and fresh chives instead, opting for the lower calorie version if you’re looking for a lower fat option.

There’s no extra butter needed for these potatoes as they naturally have a rich, buttery taste, but the cream cheese just takes them to the next level of comfort-food awesomeness.

Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes with Steak

To accompany my mashed potatoes I grilled some Aberdeen Angus rump steaks (also from the Co-op), deglazing the pan with some double cream while the steaks rest. A quick and easy mid-week dinner ready in under half an hour; perfect for these incredibly cold days.

What’s your favourite way to make and serve mashed potatoes? Let me know in the comments!

Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes with Steak

Cream Cheese & Chive Mashed Potatoes

Delicious, rich, creamy mashed potatoes flavoured with cream cheese and chives. Perfect comfort food with grilled meat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg Co-op Irresistible Lilly Mashing Potatoes
  • 170 grams cream cheese with chives
  • 80 ml full fat milk
  • Shetland sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh chives snipped, to garnish (optional)
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Instructions 

  • Peel potatoes and cut them into 1.5-inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and fill with cold water, just enough to cover.
  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt and bring the potatoes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender.
  • Carefully drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return to the hot pan on the still-warm (switched off) hob. Allow the steam to escape and the potatoes to dry off for a few minutes, shaking the pan occasionally so they don't burn.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until coarse and add the cream cheese and milk. Use a hand blender to whip the potatoes until they are light and creamy. Season well with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with freshly snipped chives, if desired, or keep warm until needed.

Notes

Tip #1: save your potato peelings. Heat oven to 190 C, drizzle a little olive oil over the peelings and sprinkle with salt. Roast in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Serve hot!
Tip #2: Heat a grill pan to medium-high, brush both sides of your room-temperature steak and grill to your desired doneness. Transfer the steak to a plate to rest for a few minutes and pour in a generous helping of double cream, deglazing the hot grill pan, to make a simple sauce. Serve with the mashed potatoes and some steamed greens.
 

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Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Co-op Irresistible although, as always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands who make it possible for me to do what I love: mess up my kitchen and share recipe stories.Ā 

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Category: 30 Minute Meals, Carbohydrates, Potato, Recipe

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  1. Daniella

    November 22, 2017 at 10:55 am

    OMG! How delicious does the whole meal look?!! I’m not the most adventurous in the kitchen our steak is always accompanied with steak chips and mash is always accompanied with sausages. My family are getting bored of the same old meals and this has given me lots of inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Yaya

    November 20, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Mashed potatoes are definitely one of my favourite comfort foods. I can’t go without them during winter. This recipe sounds so good!

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  3. Joanna Bayford

    November 20, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Definitely will be trying this out I love to make mash a bit different,

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  4. Thena

    November 20, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    One of my favorite things to eat. Great food, such wonderful flavor and full of yumminess!

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  5. Mel

    November 20, 2017 at 11:45 am

    My husband would eat this all up, sounds super delicious!

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  6. stephanie

    November 19, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    How amazing does this look! Mash potato is a real comfort food for me, but can get a little boring. Love this combination x

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  7. Mel

    November 19, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    The potatoes look so good. I’ve now got a craving for cream cheese and chive potatoes!

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  8. Jake Ferrer

    November 18, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Oh this looks really delish! My daugher will surely love this for she loves eating potatoes.

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  9. Ray

    November 17, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    Creamy mashed potato is probably the ultimate comfort food. Nothing beats a dollop of proper mash!

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  10. elizabeth allcock

    November 17, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Looks yummy! My mother in law makes the best mash potato. I love it with a Sunday dinner or beef stew.

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  11. Rhian Westbury

    November 17, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    Creamy mash potato is the best way to have it and I love adding cream cheese to mine x

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  12. Ali - We Made This Life

    November 17, 2017 at 11:05 am

    These look delicious – a great twist on the traditional mash. I love eating mash in the colder weather, it’s such a comfort food!

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  13. Lauretta at Home and Horizon

    November 16, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    Wow! I love this! I’m really a potato person- not a couch potato. Ha ha. I’ll have to pin this so I can make some tomorrow.

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  14. Shahneela

    November 16, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    This looks scrumptious! Love potatoes in every way. Also your cutlery is catching my eyes.

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  15. Rachel

    November 16, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Sometimes there is honestly nothing better than something with mash and this sounds just delightful x

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  16. Kate Williams

    November 15, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Oh this looks gorgeous – I’ve got some chicken out for dinner tonight but wasn’t sure what to serve with it so I might be giving this a go!

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  17. Stephanie

    November 14, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    Now this is my kind of recipe! That mash potato sounds amazing! X

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