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An overhead image of a white bowl filled with creamy mashed potatoes and covered in melted butter.

Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
These Mashed Potatoes are full of flavor and velvety smooth. The secret? A clever combination of russet potatoes, cream cheese, and sour cream. Buckle up for a creamy journey that transforms your ordinary mashed potatoes into a rich, luxurious treat.

Ingredients

  • 10 medium russet potatoes, rinse, peeled, quartered
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • unsalted butter, melted
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cover. Simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Return the potatoes to the pot and add cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic salt. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture together until creamy. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with melted butter and parsley