Casserole-style Mashed Potatoes

I usually make my mashed potatoes in the pot with butter, milk, salt and pepper. Just like my mom did. Of course there is nothing wrong with this standard method but I found a recipe that was not only amazing but easy to make even a whole day ahead! Hands down the BEST mashed potatoes I have ever made. 

4-5 lbs of yellow potatoes

1 cup of milk (appox)

3/4 stick of butter 

12 oz cream cheese 

1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan 

Peel and chop potatoes into 1-2 inch chunks. Drop into cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 mins. Drain water and add butter and cream cheese. Mix with hand mixer to break up lumps. Add milk until desired consistency. Add garlic, salt and pepper and mix. Place mashed potatoes in casserole dish (can be done a day or two ahead). Sprinkle parmesan on top of potatoes and place in preheated oven at 350F and bake for approx 15-20 mins until golden brown. You can serve with gravy if you want, but they don't need it! Enjoy!