Will's Mashed Potatoes

Will's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

• 10 large russet potatoes, washed and cut up, barely cover with water (Will doesn't even peel his)
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 heaping Tablespoon of chopped fresh garlic
• 1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese milk or sour cream work too
• 1 cup ranch salad dressing
• 2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese

In a large pot, cook the potatoes, onion and garlic till tender (with skins on). It usually takes 45 to 60 minutes at my altitude. Nearer to sea level it will be less. Drain the water. We like to use a potato masher. Just be careful because you don't want to overwhip them into a globby, gluey, mess. Add cream cheese, ranch salad dressing and cheddar cheese. Mash and mix till fairly smooth. We do like to leave some lumps. They don't need to be perfectly smooth. You can add salt and fresh ground pepper if you'd like. You will find they are quite flavorful, a terrific side-dish.