Mama's Mashed Potatoes

Mama's Mashed Potatoes photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
30 min
Makes 8-12 servings
Crystal-StarrCrystal-Starr

ingredients

  • 6-10 med russet potatoes
  • 1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 2 Tbsp chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup half and half or milk

directions

  • 1

    Peel and dice potatoes into about 1-2 inch cubes.

  • 2

    Rinse potatoes in cold water.

  • 3

    In a large stock pot, cover potatoes with cold water about 2 inches over potato level.

  • 4

    Add onion to water and bring to a boil.

  • 5

    Boil for 10-20 minutes or until gentle pressure on a potato splits it.

  • 6

    Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.

  • 7

    Add butter and cream cheese and blend until potatoes are blended.

  • 8

    Add seasonings; blend.

  • 9

    Add milk slowly to achieve desired consistency of potatoes.

notes

Never use a powder or dried mix! The time and effort of peeling real potatoes is worth it EVERY time!

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