Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Growing up, I used to babysit for a family across the street. I grew close with this family and I would often times eat dinner with them, even years after I was done babysitting their kids. One day, they made a pot roast and mashed potatoes. I kid you not, those were the best mashed potatoes I have ever had. I asked the mom if she would divulge her recipe.

"Cream cheese. Butter. Half and Half. Potatoes. Salt and Pepper. That's it."

Cream cheese?? I've died and gone to heaven.

While browsing for some GF Thanksgiving recipes, I came across The Pioneer Woman's mashed potato recipe. They are eerily almost identical. (I'm sure the recipe wasn't top secret but I almost wonder if they were in cahoots together coming up with it.)

Check out TPW's recipe and instructions. She gives great tips for making creamy (not gummy) mashed potatoes.

Photo Credit: TPW