Velvet Mashed Potatoes
Looking for the ultimate mashed potato recipe? Try these creamy, rich mashed potatoes made with a secret ingredient: cream cheese.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Ricer or potato masher
Ingredients
- 12 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces (about 4 pounds)
- 3/4-1 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened (1/2 package of 8-ounce pkg size)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add potatoes to saucepan of water, bring to a boil. Cover and cook 18-25 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and leave uncovered for a few minutes to let them dry.
- Mash the potatoes with ricer or potato masher. Mix in the remaining ingredients until potatoes are light and fluffy.
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