Smashed Potatoes and Cream Cheese

Submitted by StreetChef

"Rich creamy smashed potatoes. Goes great with Meatloaf Muffins with Barbeque Sauce."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs small red potatoes or 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 8 ounces cream cheese, plain or veggie, cut into pieces
• 10 chives, chopped (or 2 scallions)
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes.
2. When potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit.
3. Mash potatoes with half and half or milk using a potato masher.
4. Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes.
5. Then add the chives or scallions.
6. Season with salt & pepper.

Reviews

[nicoleingermantown]

Outstanding. I used yukon gold small potatoes left skins on, threw them in my Kitchen Aid along with the other ingredients. It couldn't have been easier and more delish!

 

[newspapergal]

Very, very good. I used red potatoes with the skins on & left out the chives. The cream cheese adds a really good flavor and creaminess, but these get really thick after sitting a few minutes. I might add a bit more half/half next time. Served with Recipe #109859 and Recipe #133821 for a great Sunday night meal.

 

[Audrey M]

I have made my mashed potatoes this way for a long time. They are fabulous.