FLUFFY CREAMED POTATOES

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"WE ALWAYS had mashed potatoes with our roast beef, only we called them 'creamed' potatoes, a cloud-like delight crowned with golden-brown gravy from the roast! Any kind of potato will do...the secret to making them light and fluffy is in the whipping!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3-1/2 to 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/3 to 2/3 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain. Add butter, cream cheese and 1/3 cup milk or cream. Beat on low speed or mash with potato masher, adding remaining milk or cream as needed to make potatoes light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.