The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

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The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Salt for boiling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream warmed
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal pieces, about 1 inch thick.
  • Place them in a large pot and cover them with cold water, about 1 inch above the potatoes.
  • Add 4 garlic cloves and about 2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
  • Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook until they’re fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the water and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot to let any excess water evaporate from the heat. Then, transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  • While the potatoes are still hot, mash them along with the garlic until they’re fluffy using a potato masher, stand mixer, or hand beater.
  • Gradually add the melted unsalted butter and mix well.
  • Next, pour in the warm heavy cream, add the cream cheese, salt to taste, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix everything together, taste, and adjust the salt according to your preference. If you prefer thicker mashed potatoes, add less heavy cream. For a creamier texture, add more heavy cream.
  • Enjoy your mashed potatoes warm!

Notes

  • I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. If you’re using salted butter instead of unsalted butter, use less salt.
  • If you cut your potatoes into larger pieces, they may take up to 20 minutes to cook fully. Smaller cubes like mine will cook in about 15 minutes.

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