– 2.5 lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
– 1 tsp. salt
– 4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg)
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup half and half
– 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
– 4 Tbsp. butter, melted
– 1/2 tsp. salt
– 1/4 tsp. pepper
– Minced parsley or chives for garnish, if desired
To the hot potatoes, add the cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, shredded Parmesan, and melted butter. Mash with a potato masher until added ingredients are melted and the potatoes are creamy and fluffy. Fold in salt and pepper. Taste for proper seasoning.