Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

This mashed potatoes with cream cheese recipe has traveled from coast to coast via family members who try it and fall in love. It's simple and delicious and is great for dinner or something more special like Thanksgiving.

• 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

While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.