Creamy Herb Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup snipped chives
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Preparation

Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and civer with water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
Drain well.
Return potatoes to pot and add the cream cheese, half n' half, butter, salt, pepper and dill.
Mash and whip until smooth and creamy.
Stirr in snipped chives.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.