Big Marthas Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese. Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 3. Drain, and let stand until just cool enough to handle. Rub off skins, and discard. Cut potatoes into large pieces. Mashed Potatoes With Cheese And Bacon BitsWith the coming of cooler weather, comfort foods are on Here Now resident chef Kathy Gunsts mind. Mashed Potatoes With Cheese RecipeMashed potatoes are one of those dishes that everybody likes. Black Eyed Susan Drink. So doesnt that mean there should be TONS of ways to adapt them into fun and tasty treats I was surprised I couldnt find this recipe here. It is the only mashed potato recipe I use for the holidays,as it is even better made a day ahead. Not only is it. This easy recipe for cream cheese mashed potatoes is a great way to jazz up simple weeknight meals.