Velvet Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are a hit. The cream cheese really enhances the flavor.
Yield
10 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
60 minIngredients
3 lb potatoes cut into pieces
1/2 -3/4 c milk
1/2 package cream cheese or the whole package (I use half)
1/3 c. butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
garlic clove, minced (optional)
Ingredients
3 lb potatoes cut into pieces
1/2 -3/4 c milk
1/2 package cream cheese or the whole package (I use half)
1/3 c. butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
garlic clove, minced (optional)
Directions
Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3 qt saucepan. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling.
Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry.
Mash potatoes until no lumps remain.
Beat in milk in small amount (amounts of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used).
Add cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.
If you want to, bake your mashed potatoes and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top for a nice crust.
This dish is sooo yummy! Enjoy
