Mashed Potatoes Two Ways

TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES
Ingredients
10-12 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1 cup half-and-half, milk, or cream
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions
In a large soup pan, cover potatoes with water. boil 10-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain water, then add butter, cream, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or  mix with  an electric  mixer. Serve with gravy.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES
Ingredients
5 pounds red or yellow fleshed potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tsp. salt
1 cup half-and-half or milk
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch dressing mix (3 Tbsp.)

Place potatoes in a large soup pan. Cover potatoes with water and add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and coo 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and add half-and-half to potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer. Mix in cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth. Serve immediately.