Mom's Mashed Potatoes

By JoyT

I added bacon bits and chives to this recipe to brighten it up a bit.

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, quartered
• 1/2 cup butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• Additional butter, as needed (2-4 Tbsp)
• 2 oz. cream cheese
• 3 Tablespoons fresh bacon bits
• 3 tablespoons minced chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Drain.

2. Pour the potatoes and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Add butter, salt and pepper. Mash
with a potato masher. Add milk, additional butter and cream cheese, bacon bits and chives. Mash more. Serve
warm with butter.