The Best Mashed Potatoes
Description
This best mashed potato recipe uses fresh garlic mashed into Yukon Gold potatoes with cream cheese, Parmesan, butter, and chives for a bold side dish.
Ingredients
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5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
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2 cups Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 cups cream cheese
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1 cup chopped fresh chives
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced
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1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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
Drain and return potatoes to the pot over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chives, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
5
Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.
6
Serve hot and enjoy