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a bowl of fluffy whipped mashed potatoes with a pat of melting butter and a sprinkle of chives, in a wide horizontal shot in a rustic ceramic bowl on a festive holiday table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Silky holiday side dish with whipped cream cheese and butter for ultra creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 18 minutes, then drain well.
  2. Return the potatoes to the pot and add the cream cheese and butter.
  3. Mash until smooth, then stir in the warm milk a little at a time until creamy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh chives.

Notes

Warm milk keeps the potatoes fluffy instead of gluey.