Recipe Thursday - Perfect Mashed Potatoes

I figured I would start off with items I am making to take to daughter's house for Thanksgiving.

My family calls these the perfect mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:
2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
1 pound Russet potatoes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup half and half
4 ounces softened cream cheese
3/4 coarsely ground pepper

Directions:
1. Peel potatoes then cut them into 1 inch pieces and put into a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 16-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain.

2. Return the potatoes to the pot. Cook until all water evaporates and potatoes look dry. Push potatoes to one side of the pot then add the butter, half and half, cream cheese, pepper and remaining salt. Cook 1-2 minutes or until the butter is melted and the mixture boils.

3. Remove from heat and beat with a hand held mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Don't overbeat. Serve immediately.