Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving Menu

There are a handful movies on my own 'must-watch-during-the-Holidays' and While You Were Sleeping is one of them.  It is a sweet, Sandra Bullock classic.  One of my favorite lines from the movie, is when the grandma finds herself among awkward conversation and not quite following what everyone is saying, so instead she repeatedly comments on how, "these mashed potatoes are so creamy." Well, ever since the movie came out, it was a classic quote heard around our own Thanksgiving table and so I try my best to make my mashed potatoes as 'creamy' as possible, along the way I have found a few key ingredients (and a few more calories) really help with the texture.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

8-10 large russet potatoes, washed, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cube butter (not cup)
8 ounces sour cream

salt and pepper to taste

-Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to completely cover potatoes. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.  Drain potatoes and return to pot. Using a hand mixer, combine: milk, cream cheese, butter and sour cream with potatoes.  Beat until smooth, add pepper and salt to taste.  Serve warm.

NOTE: If potatoes seem a little dry or not creamy enough, add a few extra tablespoons of sour cream or cream cheese.