Perfect Mashed Potatoes

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 5 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces, plus more for dish and topping
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp pepper, plus more to taste

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from parade.condenast.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and boil over high heat 20 to 25 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain, then put back in pot. Over low heat, mash potatoes 2 to 3 minutes, until mostly smooth, allowing steam and excess moisture to escape.

Add butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, heavy cream, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Use masher to combine all ingredients until totally smooth. Spread potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, smoothing out surface. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 F. Dot top of potatoes with more butter. Bake until piping hot and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes.