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The Best Mashed Potatoes

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This best mashed potato recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It’s totally tasty, and everyone will rave! For a variation, spread in a casserole dish and refrigerate overnight; the next day, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and butter and reheat in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ medium head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel and quarter potatoes; place in a large pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chives, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.

SOURCE : ALLRECIPES