Creamy Herb Mashed Potatoes

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)

Directions

1. 1

   Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and civer with water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very tender.

4. 4

   Drain well.

5. 5

   Return potatoes to pot and add the cream cheese, half n' half, butter, salt, pepper and dill.

6. 6

   Mash and whip until smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Stirr in snipped chives.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.