STEPHEN'S MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVE CREAM CHEESE

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This is a friend's recipe. We had it served with flavorful pork tenderloin and it was great! Stephen is from England and so I say "cheers" for this nice side dish!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs potatoes, washed, peeled, quartered
2 1/2 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup cream cheese with chives
5 garlic cloves, peeled
butter, as needed to taste
half-and-half, as needed to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add the water, bouillon cubes and garlic.
  • Bring pot to a boil; reduce heat and cover.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain; reserving the cooking liquid.
  • Mash potatoes and add the cream cheese.
  • Blend well.
  • Gradually beat in enough reserved cooking liquid to make potatoes light and fluffy.
  • If you like, you can add butter and/or half and half.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 392.1, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.7

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