Crab Mashed Potatoes

These creamy and rich mashed potatoes made with crabmeat and extra cheese are a decadent side dish to serve during the holidays or whenever you're entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
• 2 pounds lump crabmeat
• 0.25 cup kosher salt
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, butter, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.

Step 4

Drain potatoes and mash in a large bowl. Fold in cream cheese mixture. Whisk until smooth and blended. Add in crabmeat, stirring carefully to avoid breaking it up too much. Spoon potato mixture into a large, oven-safe casserole.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and toasted, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Top with chives just before serving.