Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

There are mashed potatoes, and then there are garlic mashed potatoes (even better!). These potatoes are rich and downright decadent, a perfect side dish for your next gathering.

Ingredients

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 341 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas

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