Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled; Salt, to taste; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature; 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; Flaky sea salt, to taste; 1 tbsp butter, for garnish; 1 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish

@dianakonfederat shares a simple recipe for creamy and delicious mashed potatoes, the perfect comfort food side dish. Using room temperature milk and cream cheese is the key to getting a super smooth texture.

🌍American 🏷️Mashed potatoes 🏷️Potatoes 🏷️Creamy 🏷️Side dish Comfort food

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
Flaky sea salt, to taste
1 tbsp butter, for garnishoptional
1 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnishoptional
Freshly ground black pepper, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Peel the potatoes.
2
Pour milk into a glass and set it out with the cream cheese to allow both to come to room temperature.
3
Place the peeled potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
5
Add a large glob of butter, the room temperature milk, and a large spoonful of cream cheese to the potatoes.
6
Using a hand masher, mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
7
Taste and season with additional flaky salt as needed. Mix to combine.
8
Serve the mashed potatoes in a bowl, topped with a pat of butter, chopped scallions, and freshly ground black pepper.