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Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese delivers a lush, velvety texture with a gentle tang from the cream cheese and buttery richness in every bite. It’s a dependable side dish that shines alongside roasted meats or holiday mains and fits weeknight dinners just as well. Smooth, comforting, and crowd-pleasing, it’s perfect whenever you want cozy satisfaction.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
  1. 1

    Assemble the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and move them to a bowl.

  3. 3

    While the potatoes are still hot and steaming, add the cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt.

  4. 4

    Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy.