Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Mmm... Mashed. Potatoes. Say it with me now. "Mmm..Mashed Potatoes." I just love mashed potatoes. The ultimate comfort food. Who can disagree? I mean, really? Mashed potatoes are most likely the healthiest best vegetable ever. Here is how I see it: You've got the starch, the peels, the cream, butter, more cream.. Oh wait, cream and butter are not veggies are they? Huh! Who knew?! ;) Well regardless, these potatoes are special. Yes, special. They have something wonderfully naughty in them... CREAM CHEESE! Yes, loaded with cream cheese, butter and more cream. Leave the peels in for added health, or leave them out and be, yes that's it... naughty!

Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Serves:4-6

Ingredients: 
2lbs Red Potatoes ( Yukon Gold is best but I much prefer red potatoes) 
1/2 cup Butter 
4 oz Cream Cheese, softened 
1/4 cup (up to 1/2 cup) Half-and-Half 
Lawry's Seasoned Salt , to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Dash of Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Rosemary, more for topping


Directions:
Peel and quarter the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and place potatoes in the pot. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 min, or until fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and return to the pan.
Over low heat, begin to mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Allow all steam to escape. Add the butter, cream cheese and half and half. Mash some more. Season with seasonings. Taste check.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with butter pats. Bake @ 350 degrees until heated through and golden on top. Season with more dried rosemary. *Gush*