Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.

Peel and chop potatoes into similar-sized chunks.

Add the potatoes to the boiling water, and cook until tender but still firm.

Drain the potatoes and return to the pot on the stovetop to dry for a couple of minutes.

Add butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chives, garlic, salt, and
pepper to the pot of potatoes.

Mash until creamy and blended well.

Garnish and serve.