CHIVE SMASHED POTATOES

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No need to peel the potatoes-in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They're chunky, tasty and attractive. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! -Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pounds red potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

Place potatoes and bouillon in a Dutch oven and cover with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes., Drain and return to pan. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, cream, butter, salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.