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Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes

cream cheese and chive mashed potatoes in a large bowl with a gold serving spoon
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The best mashed potatoes. These are sure to be a Thanksgiving hit and beyond!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces. (about 10 cups diced)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 8oz block cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 clove garlic (grated)

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel and cut potatoes into small pieces. Place in a large pot and fill pot with water just to cover about and inch over the potatoes.
    diced russet potatoes in a large pot covered with water
  2. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and allow to boil until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. Drain water. Add cream cheese, butter, stock, grated garlic, salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to reach a creamy consistency. Top with chives.

Notes

Substitutions

Chicken stock: you can use vegetable stock or milk in place of chicken stock. If you use milk, you may need a touch more salt. Taste and adjust once you’ve mashed the potatoes. 

 

 

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/cream-cheese-and-chive-mashed-potatoes/