CRAB MASHED POTATOES

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This makes a rich, indulgent side dish, perfect for the holidays or any entertaining opportunity.

Provided by Donna B McClure

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup kosher salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup buttermilk
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds lump crabmeat
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

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.
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, butter, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and toasted, about 10 minutes.
Top with chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1879.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g