Description
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe with cream cheese offers a rich and velvety texture, enhanced by garlic, onions, and a savory chicken bouillon base. Perfectly seasoned with Lawry’s seasoned salt and finished with fresh parsley garnish, it’s an ideal comfort side dish for family meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Aromatics
- 8-10 large russet potatoes (5 pounds, peeled)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (smashed and minced)
Dairy and Seasonings
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoned salt (to taste)
- Minced fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and chop them into 1 or 2 inch pieces.
- Prepare Aromatics: Chop the onion and smash and mince the garlic. Fresh garlic is preferred, but jarred can be used if needed.
- Cook Potatoes and Aromatics: Add the potatoes, onions, and garlic to the boiling water. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer: Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are very fork tender.
- Drain: Carefully drain the potatoes and aromatics using a lid or colander. Return them to the pot.
- Add Creamy Ingredients and Seasonings: Add the cream cheese, butter, chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt.
- Whip: Use an electric mixer to whip the potatoes until ultra creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula to ensure even mixing. Avoid over-mixing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add up to 1 more teaspoon of seasoned salt if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for presentation before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor, but jarred garlic can be a quick substitute.
- Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base adds depth of flavor but can be substituted with chicken broth or bouillon cubes.
- Be careful not to overmix mashed potatoes, as this can make them gluey.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice color contrast and freshness.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute chicken bouillon with a vegetable bouillon or omit it completely.