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Prep:
5
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Cook:
30
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Total:
35
minutes
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Best-Ever Mashed Potatoes
Our very favorite mashed potato recipe. A special ingredient, cream cheese, makes them extra creamy and oh-so delicious.
Yield:
8
servings
Ingredients
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3 1/2
pounds
russet potatoes
peeled (about 10 medium)
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8
ounces
cream cheese
room temperature is best
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1/2
cup
1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature is best)
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3/4
cup
whole milk
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Carefully add peeled potatoes.
Boil over high heat until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain potatoes in a colander. Put drained potatoes back in the pot and put back on the stove over low heat.
Add the cream cheese, butter, 1/2 cup of the milk, and a hefty pinch salt and pepper.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon into a large bowl and top with a generous pat of butter. Serve.