Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 pounds of Russet or Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 cup butter, divided

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. Add peeled and diced potatoes to a pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.  Drain potatoes and return to pot.

2. On low heat, add 5 tbsp. butter and the cream cheese to the pot. Begin to mash potatoes with potato masher or mixer.

3. Stir in sour cream.  Slowly add milk until you get the consistency you want.

4. Add salt and pepper.  Keep mashing.  Stir and place in casserole dish to enjoy!