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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
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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. 

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

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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.
 

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. 

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  1. Daniella

    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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