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Garlic Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into like-sized chunks
  • 5-6 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup of milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into little cubes
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • fresh chives to taste

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into like-sized pieces.
  2. Place the potatoes and peeled garlic, along with a sprinkling of salt, into a large pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a strainer.
  4. Heat the butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and it's very warm. Remove from heat.
  5. Place the drained potatoes and garlic back into the pot you cooked them in.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese and the warm milk mixture.
  7. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  8. Mash the potatoes using a hand masher or hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
  9. Place into a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh chives and a dollop of butter, if desired.
  10. Serve immediately.  Enjoy.