creamy calico mashed potatoes

Ingredients For creamy calico mashed potatoes

• 3-4 lb

  red potatoes, quartered but not peeled
• 6 oz

  cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 c

  butter, room temperature
• 1/2 c

  half and half or heavy cream
• 1 md

  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 md

  red bell pepper, chopped
• 4

  chopped green onions (use both green and white parts)
• 1/2 tsp

  sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 3/4 c

  shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 c

  grated parmesan cheese, divided