Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I love potatoes, mashed ones especially. This company-worthy version is a great accompaniment to the beef roast I serve at our holiday meal. Cream cheese adds richness while garlic delivers distinctive flavor.

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large bowl. Add cream cheese, milk, butter, salt and pepper; beat until smooth.
  • Transfer potato mixture to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with onions and paprika if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 238 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 368 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home December/January 2001, p31

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Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2012 by dalan

Great recipe! I used Yukon gold potatoes and it was a hit. Best mashed pototoes I've ever had and the cream cheese is the secret!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by lurky27

These are fine mashed potatoes, nothing spectacular. There are other great mashed potato recipes on this website.

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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2009 by vewebber58

These are delicious! The garlic taste is subtle, but not overwhelming....the cheese adds a creaminess. My guests and I thought they were wonderful, definitely tastier than just plain mashed potatoes.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2008 by justmbeth

Potatoes were very good and tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. I needed to add more milk than was called for.

 
 
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