Mashed Potatoes

These are my favorite mashed potatoes! This recipe is courtesy of my mother in law who makes them for the holidays.  They are so delicious even without gravy.  If I had to choose only one type of potato recipe for the rest of my life, these mashed potatoes would come second only to vodka ;-)  They can be made the day before and kept refrigerated.  Cheers and thank you Marty for letting me share your recipe!


9 Russet potatoes.  If the potatoes are extra large, use 6

1 stick of butter

12 oz. room temperature cream cheese

3/4 cup sour cream

salt and pepper to taste


Peel and dice potatoes into 1inch pieces.  Place potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Make sure there is enough water to cover the potatoes.

Place pot on medium high heat and bring to a boil.  Turn heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.  This will take 8-10 minutes. 

Drain potatoes. Return potatoes to the pot and turn heat to low.  Allow some of the liquid to evaporate. 

Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Using a hand mixer, mix the potatoes and combine the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth. Serve hot.



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