Foryoueats: Herbed Butter Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Russet potatoes peeled
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup butter divided
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried fennel
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sliced chives
• freshly ground black pepper