Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10

Velvety mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion, whether a holiday or a simple weeknight dinner. This recipe uses yellow potatoes, which, combined with butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream, create an incredibly smooth, creamy mash. Cajun seasoning balances the creaminess with its savory notes. The spice ratios for homemade Cajun seasoning are also provided below. Leftovers can be stored in a tightly sealed jar and added to other dishes.

Ingredients:

Mashed potatoes

• 2.3 kg Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
• 220 g butter
• 1 package 220 g of cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon homemade Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 tsp seasoned salt and 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Mix all ingredients in a container.

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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yellow potatoes, mashed potatoes, cream cheese, cream, Cajun seasoning, salt with spices, garlic powder, paprika

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes.
Step 2
• Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Then return them to the dry saucepan and return the saucepan to the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat until all the liquid has evaporated.
Step 3
• Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning to the potatoes. Mash well! Next, add the seasoned salt, coarse salt, and black pepper. Stir.
Step 4
• Cover the pan with a lid to keep the mashed potatoes warm until ready to serve.

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