Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 8 pounds russet potatoes; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; Additional melted butter, optional; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 20 servings

Everyone needs an amazing recipe for creamy mashed potatoes—and these smooth cream cheese mashed potatoes are our pick. With just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), they are easy to make, and the cream cheese adds a rich tanginess.

Ingredients

8 pounds russet potatoes
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional melted butter, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Directions

Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain.
With a mixer, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. If desired, top with additional melted butter. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 185 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and keep it warm in a slow cooker so I can focus on last-minute details. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Recipe Creator

Community Cook