Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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   Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces that are generally the same size.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.

4. 4

   (When they're cooked through a fork should easily slide into the potatoes with no resistance, and the potatoes should almost, but not totally, fall apart.)

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

6. 6

   Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a large colander.

7. 7

   Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove.

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   Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding in all the other ingredients.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese and about 1/2 cup of half-and-half.

10. 10

    Mash, mash, mash!

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    Next, add about 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

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    Stir well, and then taste and add more half-and-half, seasoning salt and pepper if needed.

13. 13

    Transfer the potatoes to a medium-sized baking dish.

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    Throw a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes and place in the oven until the butter is melted and the potatoes are warmed through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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