The Best Mashed Potatoes

The Best Mashed Potatoes
  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
  • 1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste


  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

03/19/2017
The Best Mashed Potatoes, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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