This recipe for mashed potatoes with cream cheese has traveled from coast to coast through family members who try it and fall in love. It's simple, delicious, and is great for dinner or something more special such as Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered: 5 piece
- cream cheese: 1 pack (8 ounce pack, softened)
- milk: 2 Tbsp
- salted butter: 1 Tbsp
- salt: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
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While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
