Creamy Garlic & Chives Mashed Potatoes
Created by NELady on February 22, 2023
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Recipe #40211
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes (peeled, washed & cut into large, even chunks)
- 2 large crushed garlic cloves (use more or less as desired)
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/2-2/3 cup half-n-half (can use whole milk)
- .75 ounces chives, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed (for serving, optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Place potatoes and crushed garlic into a pot, then cover with cold water. Bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until potatoes are just fork tender.
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Step 2: Strain the potatoes and the garlic into a colander, then dump into a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3: Add the cream cheese, cubed butter, sour cream, half-n-half and salt to the bowl.
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Step 4: Using a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium speed, beating until potatoes are smooth.
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Step 5: Stir in the chives.
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Step 6: Taste! Adjust seasoning by adding additional salt and black pepper, to taste.
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Step 7: Transfer mashed potatoes into a serving bowl. If using the serving butter, make a shallow well and place the 2 Tablespoons of butter into the well to melt.