The Best Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

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

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups cream cheese
1 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup butter
1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced
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