Best Mashed Potatoes

By Ashley Fijalkowski (one of our brilliant editors! :) )

How to make the best mashed potatoes with this easy three step recipe!

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

• ½ cup butter

• 2 cups Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup chopped fresh chives

• 1 ½ cups cream cheese

• ½ medium head garlic, peeled and minced

• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Step one:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add your peeled and minced potatoes; cook until tender but still firm.

Step two:

Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step three:

Add butter, parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.