Chive Smashed Potatoes

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023
No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty and attractive. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! —Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming
Chive Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Chopped chives, optional

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and bouillon in a Dutch oven and cover with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain and return potatoes to pan. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, cream, butter, salt and pepper. If desired, garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 219 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.