Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe ( My Fav!)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk adds creaminess with fewer calories

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions provide a similar fresh flavor

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

Peel the potatoes and slice them lengthwise into even-sized strips.

Place the sliced potatoes into a pot and cover with chicken broth.

Bring the chicken broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are super soft.

Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the hot pot.

Let the potatoes steam in the pot to remove excess water.

Mash the potatoes gently, being careful not to overwork them to avoid gluey texture.

Add chopped butter to the potatoes and gently toss to melt.

Add chopped cream cheese and mix gently.

Pour in enough half and half to achieve the desired texture and mash slightly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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