Cream cheese and chives mashed potatoes

By CorbettCook

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 qts. water
• 2 tsp. salt, divided
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• Garnish: additional chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes with salt until tender.
Drain potatoes well and return to saucepan. Add cream cheese and butter.
Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until cream cheese and butter are melted. Add milk, chives, remaining 1 tsp. salt, and pepper, stirring to combine well.
Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.