Description

This is the last mashed potato recipe that you will ever need because they are just the best. Make them in advance for special holidays or make them the day of the event.

Ingredients

• 5 lb. Yukon gold or russet potatoes
• 1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
• 1 1/2 8 oz. packages/blocks cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 1/2 c. cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• milk, if needed, for thinning

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Peel potatoes; rinse in cold water; chop potatoes in fourths.
3. Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with well salted water; bring to a boil; cook until fork tender, 20 - 25 minutes.