March 9, 2019- Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes in Letters to my Friend

Dear Friend,

I’m wondering about the balance between being independent and letting other people help you. I think I should aim to be able to SURVIVE on my own, no matter what. But I accept the help from others, because they enrich my life, and allow me to be more than merely surviving.

I hope you’re well. I’ve found out a way to pray for you every day.

Also, it is Lent, so my diet is pescetarian.

Love you as always,
Your fangirl.

(I skipped the seasoning and the butter because I was lazy. It still tastes good. I have parsley flakes but didn’t use it).

https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/a22657677/best-cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes-recipe/

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
3 lb.

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

Kosher salt
1

(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
4 tbsp.

butter
1/2 c.

milk

Freshly ground black pepper

Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
Directions

In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add cream cheese and use a potato masher to mash potatoes with cream cheese until smooth. 
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with milk until warm. Pour mixture over potatoes and stir until completely combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. 
Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and season with more pepper and garnish with chives.