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The Best Mashed Potatoes

Total Time
1h 6m
16m prep · 50m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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🥬 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

This best mashed potato recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty, and everyone will rave! For a variation, spread in a casserole dish and refrigerate overnight; the next day, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and butter and reheat in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cups cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 0.5 cups butter
  • 0.5 medium head garlic , peeled and minced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Peel and quarter potatoes; place in a large pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain and return potatoes to the pot over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chives, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.

  6. 6

    Serve hot and enjoy

Nutrition Facts

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