Three Cheese Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and cheesy garlic mashed potatoes recipe for the holidays made restaurant style. Made with potatoes, heavy cream and three delectable cheeses, it's a great side dish for your holiday turkey or ham.

Prep: 25 minutes - Cook: 14 minutes - Serves: 8

• 6            medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 4            pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1            cup heavy cream
• 1            cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• 1/2       cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2       cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4       cup finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
• 1/2       teaspoon black pepper

1. In large saucepot, heat garlic, potatoes and enough salted water to cover potatoes by about 2 inches to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potato mixture; transfer back to saucepot. 

2. In medium microwave-safe bowl, heat cream in microwave oven in 20-second increments until warm.

3. Stir potatoes over medium heat 2 minutes, mashing with back of wooden spoon; remove from heat. Add cheeses and cream; with masher, mash until smooth. Stir in chives, salt and pepper. Makes about 8 cups.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cup): 385 Calories, 22g Fat, 13g Saturated Fat, 68mg Cholesterol, 386mg Sodium, 39g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 3g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 12g Protein