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Home » The Creamiest, Dreamiest Perfect Mashed Potatoes

The Creamiest, Dreamiest Perfect Mashed Potatoes

November 13, 2018 18 Comments



The Creamiest, dreamiest, perfect mashed potatoesPrivate family recipes are those that we cling to and sometimes hesitate to share.  I know that I have beloved friends who cannot part with their sacred family recipes.  

And that’s OK!  I get that.

However, this is a family recipe that I know came from someone else.  So why should I hoard it just for my family alone?

Are these mashed potatoes Italian; well, probably not . . . but with the fresh garlic included, these American mashed potatoes come pretty close!  Besides, I’m American and not just Italian and I love all of our country’s American food traditions for Thanksgiving!  And who doesn’t?

This is one of those recipes that one wants to keep within the family.  But in the spirit of giving, I’m sharing this outstanding recipe with all of you.  This recipe is from someone in my family and is a very old, cherished, and absolutely amazing recipe.  It is always served at holidays in my family on which we smother with either more sweet creamy butter or gravy (when it is served for Thanksgiving).  No matter which way anyone chooses to enjoy these potatoes, they are perfect, simply perfect each and every time!

One of the secrets to perfect mashed potatoes is to first crush up the cooked potatoes with a hand-held potato masher which is not always easy to find, so I’ve added the link to purchase one online.  It’s OK though to use a good quality hand-held mixer too, just remember not to over-beat the potatoes.   I use Cuisinart products and have since forever, so LOOK WHAT I FOUND on Amazon if you need an electric hand-held mixer or want to gift one:  Cuisinart HM 50 Advantage Advantage Electric Hand-Mixer.

Your family and friends will beg you to share the recipe!  And isn’t that one of the best compliments???

From my family to yours, I hope that you enjoy this delicious recipe and that you have the most blessed Thanksgiving!

Thank you for sharing the love and pinning this image:

The Creamiest, Dreamiest Mashed Potatoes

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Creamiest, Dreamiest, Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Creamiest, Dreamiest Mashed Potatoes

This private family recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law and is absolutely over-the-top delicious.  These potatoes grace our table for each and every holiday celebration meal.  I'm sharing it with you because it is very special and oh so yummy.  If you prepare it, please write back and let me know what you think!  Enjoy and Bon Appetito!

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. Idaho russet potatoes (about 12 medium-sized potatoes), PEELED.
  • 1- 8-ounce package cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 4 - 8 Tbsp. butter
  • ground paprika

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 minutes or until a fork can be inserted easily.
  3. Drain the water from the boiled, cooked potatoes.
  4. Place potatoes in a very large bowl and mash with an electric, hand-held beater.
  5. Beat in the cream cheese.
  6. Beat in the sour cream, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic.
  7. Beat at high speed until smooth and creamy!
  8. Stir in the fresh chopped chives.
  9. Spoon into a lightly oil-sprayed large baking dish.
  10. Slice the butter and place the slices upright randomly all over the top of the potatoes.
  11. Lightly sprinkle the top of the potatoes and butter slices with ground paprika.
  12. Bake in a 350 (F) oven for 30 minutes or until lightly golden on top and the potatoes are heated all the way through.

Notes

 

© Roz

For my family, this is LITERALLY the best, most creamiest, dreamiest PERFECT mashed potato recipe!

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Comments

  1. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    November 22, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    It looks indeed very very creamy, Roz.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      November 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks Angie! One of our all-time favorite family recipes! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
      Roz

      Reply
  2. Larry says

    November 22, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing it Roz I like the addition of the garlic and the zing the sour cream will ad – now on our try list.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:23 PM

      If you make these fabulous potatoes, let me know what you think, Larry! It’s a keeper in our home!
      Roz

      Reply
  3. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    November 25, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Roz,
    These mashed potatoes look delicious. I know a lot of people who won’t give out family recipes and I don’t understand that because I like sharing all of mine. Most of my family recipes take too much time to make, so I’m the only one that really makes them. Anyhow, have a Happy Thanksgiving.
    Annamaria

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    • Roz says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:22 PM

      I agree with you Annamaria, about sharing family recipes!
      Roz

      Reply
  4. 2 Sisters Recipes by Anna and Liz says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    We LOVE mashed potatoes and never thought of adding cream cheese or sour cream to them, but take your word for it – sounds amazing! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! All the best to you and your family!
    xoxo Anna and Liz

    Reply
  5. 2 Sisters Recipes by Anna and Liz says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    • Roz says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:21 PM

      I hope that your holidays were wonderful too, Anna and Liz!
      Have a superb day!
      Roz

      Reply
  6. Chiara says

    November 28, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    qui in Italia lo chiamiamo purè di patate, non c’è aglio nè paprika però il tuo mi piace molto, voglio provarlo ! Un abbraccio

    Reply
    • Roz says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:40 PM

      Thank you for your kind compliment and for stopping by Chiara!
      Un abbraccio,
      Roz

      Reply
  7. Shari Kelley says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you so much, Roz, for sharing this family recipe! It sounds absolutely wonderful. Our family goes crazy over just plain mashed potatoes so I can’t imagine how much they would like these. I will be making these in the near future! 🙂 By the way, I’m still not getting your posts. I will keep checking back, now that I know I’m not getting them. It’s so weird that you aren’t getting mine either. Things have not been the same since I switched to being self hosted, but I’m sure it just takes a while to work out the issues. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the Christmas preparation. I look forward to seeing what you post! 🙂

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 3, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Shari, I don’t know what is going on, but I don’t get your posts any more either. I think it has to be a WordPress thing, because I still get so many other blogger posts. I don’t know how to figure this out, do you? Please let me know! I miss getting your posts in my email! xo Roz

      Reply
  8. Ilaria says

    December 16, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    It is really strange when you find someone who doesn’t want to share her recipes. Maybe, for me it’s strange because I share everything through the blog. For me it’s a real satisfaction when a person tastes one of my receipes and he finds it good.
    It is a little bit different from the traditional Italian “purè”, but I find it extraordinary good.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:34 PM

      I agree Ilaria, that when one asks for one of my recipes, it is indeed a compliment!
      Baci,
      Roz

      Reply
  9. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    November 16, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    If your family loves them, that says it all. 🙂 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  10. mjskitchen says

    November 25, 2018 at 4:01 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing a family recipe! These are the best. I’ve never made mashed potatoes with sour cream or cream cheese, so it’s going to be fun to try something new that’s already been proven for a few generation.

    Reply
  11. Allie McDougal says

    November 25, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    What is the serving size on this recipe? The doubling and tripling recipe button is useful, but that doesn’t tell you anything about how many people it feeds!

    Reply

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