Ingredients
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1 lb red potatoes
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water, to cover potato
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling (don't increase salt for more servings)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons cream cheese
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2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 dash fresh ground pepper
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minced chives or parsley
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and remove eyes and bad spots. Do not peel. Cut in half or large chunks. If using garlic, peel clove and place in pot with potatoes.
- Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium-low for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and put back into pot. Add remaining ingredients and mash in the pot using a hand-held potato masher.
- Add additional milk, salt and pepper as needed. Add optional spices if desired.
- Top with paprika and either parsley or chives.