Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

These cream cheese mashed potatoes are rich and creamy, smooth, and delicious — perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 5 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt.

Step 4

Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.