Company Mashed Potatoes....

I know that mashed potatoes are a staple in most American homes.  My husband is a meat and potatoes man, so we have them a couple times a week.  I make them like most of you do, BUT for special occasions, I like to make things a little more decadent.  My Company Mashed Potatoes ALWAYS leave my guest asking what  my secret is. 

Now, I assure you this is not for the calorie counter at heart, but who is really counting on Thanksgiving anyway?  I can't wait to share this with you so...

Let's Get Started!

COMPANY MASHED POTATOES:

*Prep Time: 10 minutes  *Cook Time:  20 minutes  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings:  4-6 

Here is what you need:

• 4-5 large baking potatoes
• Half and Half
• 4 oz. of cream cheese
• 1 stick of melted butter
• 1 tsp. of seasoning salt
• salt and pepper to taste

Tools you will need:

• 3 qt. sauce pan
• Chef's knife
• Potato peeler
• Measuring spoons
• Potato masher
• Strainer

Let's get this party started!



After you have scrubbed and washed your potatoes, you will need to peel and dice them.

**Kitchen Tip**  I like to peel my potages over a plastic bag.  This makes for easy clean up! 

Once you have peeled and diced your potatoes, you will need to add 1 tsp. of salt to them. 

Like pasta, this is the only time you have to actually season the potatoes themselves. 

Cover them with water and place over a high heat.

Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes. 

When you can insert a fork into your potatoes and it comes out easily, they are ready.

Once ready, strain them and return to your pot or a serving bowl.

Add your melted butter...

Your cream cheese...

And your half and half.

Use your potato masher to get the potatoes as smooth or as chunky as you like!

Other great tools for this are hand mixers, potato ricers, and food mills.

And your seasoning.

Once you have added the seasoning salt and pepper, taste. 

 If you feel it needs more salt, add it a pinch at a time.

Remember, you can add more salt, but you can't take it away.

Serve your Company Potatoes up with your favorite entrée and enjoy!

These potatoes are rich, creamy, decedent, and full of great flavor! 

Of course, this is not your everyday mashed potato, but if you want to make someone feel special it will do the trick! 

I hope you enjoy this scrumptious side dish and as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,

~The Kitchen Wife~