Herb & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Herb & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Enjoy the savory goodness of these herb and garlic mashed potatoes. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs and garlic, this side dish is sure to steal the show at your next family gathering.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
3 garlic cloves peeled
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup 227g container Herb and Garlic Philadelphia cream cheese
1 cup 250ml sour cream
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Peel and cut up potatoes.
Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water.
Bring pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a rolling simmer.
Cook potatoes until they become fork tender, about 25 minutes.
Remove from heat, drain water from potatoes, and return them to the pot.
Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and combine into a smooth mixture.

Notes

The size of the potatoes will affect the time it takes to cook them. Cut the pieces into smaller equal chunks for more even cooking.
Use an electric hand mixer set to low to get a more creamy consistency to your mashed potatoes.
Using a potato ricer or food mill is another way to quickly get rid of any lumps.
Instead of adding cold ingredients to the cooked potatoes, heat butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt together in a small saucepan before mixing them in.
Potatoes can be made in advance and then transferred to a slow cooker set to low to keep warm until dinner time.
I personally love using russet potatoes for this recipe. They have such a fluffy texture when cooked. There are so many types of potatoes though. The kind you choose to use is really a matter of personal preference. They will all work.

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