Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Oh, I almost forgot about this experiment! Last week (in between camp and traveling to TN) I made some of the best mashed potatoes ever. I was thinking about how much I like Applebee's mashed potatoes, but it was Sunday and so I went about creating them myself. It was a lot cheaper too!

Anyway, my hubby isn't as big on garlic as I am, so they were lighter on the garlic than the restaurant, but oh so yummy. It was easy too.

1. Wash and chop up 2 pounds of red potatoes. Boil them along with 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes until soft. (I left the skins on.)

2. Mash or blend the potatoes up with one stick real butter and 1/2 cup light cream cheese. Add a little milk to get the desired consistency.