Mastered Mashed Potatoes

Mastered Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
• As needed chicken broth or water to cover the potatoes
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

1. In a large stock pot, add potato chunks along with four peeled garlic cloves. Add chicken broth or water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
2. Drain the liquid from the potatoes. Return the cooked potatoes and four garlic cloves to the pan.
3. Add in butter, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
4. Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes until most of the clumps have been worked out and the potatoes are fluffy.
5. Add in milk, up to 1/3 cup, and continue mashing until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Add more milk if desired. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.