Country Mashed Potatoes

• 5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cut Into Chunks
• 4 Tablespoons Kosher Salt, Divided
• 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
• 1-1/2 cup Heavy Cream, At Room Temperature
• 2 sticks Salted Butter, At Room Temperature
• 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper

1. In a large stockpot filled 3/4 of the way full with water, add the potatoes and 3 tablespoons salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then continue to cook over medium heat until they are fork tender. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes in a strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, remaining tablespoon of salt and pepper to the potatoes. Using a hand mixer, mix all the ingredients on medium speed until thoroughly combined and the potatoes are broken up. The mixture should be fluffy with a few potato chunks throughout. Be careful not to over beat the potatoes because they can become gummy.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

potatoes, kosher salt, weight cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, fresh ground pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/country-mashed-potatoes/ (may not work)