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Creamy holiday mashed potatoes

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes8 to 10 servings
*PLUS Cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 large potatoes, peeled

  • 2 cups milk, 2% or 3.25%

  • 250-g block cream cheese, cut into cubes

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1 tsp salt

  • finely chopped chives, optional

Instructions

  • Cut potatoes in half and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Gently boil, partially covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

  • Just before potatoes are done, pour milk into a large bowl or measuring cup and microwave just until hot. Whisk in cream cheese and butter.

  • Drain potatoes well, then mash in saucepan using a potato masher. Or put through a ricer, then return to saucepan. Stir in hot milk mixture and salt. Top with snipped chives, if you wish. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 5 hours. Reheat in microwave, stirring often and adding more milk, if needed.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 320, Protein 7.4g, Carbohydrates 41.7g, Fat 14.5g, Fibre 3.2g, Sodium 384mg.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without a heaping bowl of light and fluffy spuds. While this version is a classic, check out the variations (below) for some interesting twists.

Cheddar & Garlic

Skip the cream cheese and stir in 4 cups (1 L) grated old cheddar and 3 minced garlic cloves.

Herb & Mustard

Stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh basil or coriander and 1/4 cup (50 mL) grainy Dijon at the end of mashing.

Roasted Pepper

Coarsely chop 3 whole roasted red peppers and stir in with 2 sliced green onions.

Greek Style

Instead of cream cheese, stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) tzatziki and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried dillweed.

Sour Cream & Bacon

Skip the cream cheese and stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream and 5 strips cooked, crumbled bacon.

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