Mashed Potatoes That'll Make You Swoon - These are the Best!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Red Skin Potatoes, any size (Cut in half if large)
• 1 lb Yellow or Gold Skin Potatoes, any size (Cut in half large)
• 1 lb Russet or Brown Skin Potatoes, any size (Cut in thirds)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 whole Bayleaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Fresh Herbs (optional) (Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, etc.)
• 1 c Heavy Cream
• 1 c Whole Milk
• 1/4 cup Chicken Broth (optional)
• 4 tbls Butter
• 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 c Bacon, chopped, cooked, room temperature (Cooked crispy, reserve rendered fat separately )
• 1 1/2 c Cheddar, shredded, room temperature (Blend, white or yellow, colby, or any cheese will do)
• 1 tbls Dijon or Spicy Brown Mustard
• 1 tbls Prepared Horseradish
• 1/2 tsp White or Black Pepper
• 1 tbls Salt
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder