Comforting Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes | Ezra Pound Cake

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 5-6 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 to 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• Optional: chopped bacon, chives

Details

Adapted from ezrapoundcake.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place potato pieces in large pot, and add enough water to cover them by 2 to 3 inches. Add salt and garlic to the pot, and boil until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. (The smaller the chunks, the faster they’ll finish.)
Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot.
Add butter, and start mashing the potatoes.
When the butter is about halfway melted, add cream cheese, and keep mashing until it’s combined.
Add milk and Cheddar, and keep mashing until potatoes are creamy and lump-free. Add bacon and chives, if using. Serve immediately