Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 5 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 3/4 cup of butter, plus more for topping
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and cook for 30 to 35 minutes until fork tender.

4. 4

   When cooked through, a fork should easily slide into the potatoes with no resistance.

5. 5

   Drain the potatoes in a large colander and return to the dry pot.

6. 6

   Mash over low heat to allow steam to escape.

7. 7

   Turn off the stove and add butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and cream.

8. 8

   Mash until smooth.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Stir well and place in a medium baking dish.

11. 11

    Top with butter and heat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.