Quick Ranch Mash | Heartland Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 3/4 cup water
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1 stick salted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more, to taste
• 1 teaspoon powdered ranch dressing mix, plus more, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped