Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 5 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup 2% 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

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

Ingredients

5 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 2% 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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 238 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

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

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dalan

Nov 24, 2012

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!
lurky27

Feb 22, 2012

These are fine mashed potatoes, nothing spectacular. There are other great mashed potato recipes on this website.~ Theresa
vewebber58

Nov 26, 2009

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.
justmbeth

May 19, 2008

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