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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup unsalted butter; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

Cream cheese and warm cream are the secret to mashed potatoes smooth enough to steal attention from the main course.

prep: 15 min
cook: 20 min
total: 35 min
serves: 8
level: easy

Cream cheese and warm cream are the secret to mashed potatoes smooth enough to steal attention from the main course.

method

Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large pot, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Warm the cream, butter, and garlic (if using) in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts.
Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash with a masher or ricer.
Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then gradually add the warm cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chives or parsley and serve hot.