Cajun Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Cajun Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 sticks butter; One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, recipe follows; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 sticks butter
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes.
2
Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Drain the potatoes in a large colander.
4
Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove.
5
Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all of the steam to escape.
6
Turn off the heat before adding the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream and Cajun Seasoning.
7
Mash, mash, mash!
8
Next, add the seasoning salt, salt and pepper.
9
Mash to combine.
10
Place the lid on the pan to keep the potatoes warm until you are ready to serve.
11
Combine the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, 2 sticks butter, One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Cajun Mashed Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes

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