Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Perfect mashed potatoes with the perfect texture. A great side dish for almost anything!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: makes about 6 cups

Calories: 250

Ingredients

• 1.3 kg (3 pounds) gold potatoes (about 8-10 medium potatoes)
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓ cup half-and-half (can also use milk but half-and-half works better)
• 125 grams cream cheese, softened
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. 
2. Put potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and cold water to cover in a medium sized pot over medium-high heat. 
3. Bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 16 to 20 minutes or until tender
5. Drain the water but keep stove on
6. Return the potatoes to the pot and add butter, half-and-half, cream cheese, pepper (to taste) next and remaining 1 tsp. salt
7. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture boils.
8. Remove from heat and mix for 2 minutes or to desired degree of smoothness. (Do not overbeat.)
9. Serve immediately.