The Creamiest, Butteriest, Tastiest Mashed Potatoes Ever Recipe

Name: The Creamiest, Butteriest, Tastiest Mashed Potatoes Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt; 6 ounces cream cheese; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened, plus more for greasing dish; 1 cup half-and-half, warmed; 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, zested; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted; 1/4 cup minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

5 pounds Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
6 ounces cream cheese
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened, plus more for greasing dish
1 cup half-and-half, warmed
1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, zested
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1
For the mashed potatoes: Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a large saucepan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain the potatoes and set aside to dry.
4
Whip together the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the still-warm potatoes alternating with the half-and-half.
6
Whip until blended.
7
Add in the pepper and garlic and season with salt to taste.
8
Grease a 9-by-14-inch glass baking dish with butter and pour the potato mixture into it.
9
Bake right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
10
When ready to bake and serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
11
For the topping: Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture and bake until bubbly and slightly golden, about 45 minutes.
12
Garnish with the chives and parsley.
13
The potatoes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven or tented with foil until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

891

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, Kosher salt, 6 ounces cream cheese, 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened, plus more for greasing dish, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Creamiest, Butteriest, Tastiest Mashed Potatoes Ever

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