The Best Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter 
• 1.5 cups cream cheese 
• 1 cup chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 medium head garlic minced peeled
• 2 cups parmesan cheese 
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 5 pounds yukon gold potatoes 

Equipment

• pot
• potato masher
• stove

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm.
3. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.