Add potatoes to large pot of salted water, covering potatoes with water by at least one inch, and bring to a boil.
Once water comes to a boil, cover with lid and cook potatoes for about 15 to 18 minutes, until fork-tender.
While potatoes are boiling, in a separate medium-sized saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil and lightly sauté garlic until fragrant; about 30 seconds.
Add heavy cream, butter, kosher salt, and white pepper, whisk all contents together, and bring to a boil; reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Once potatoes are cooked, remove from water, place in a large bowl, and mash until most lumps are gone.
Add cheese, sour cream, hot cream mixture, and chives – in that order – and fold all ingredients together until well incorporated. Note: If cheese doesn’t melt, place bowl over a pot of boiling water and stir until cheese has melted.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap to keep mashed potatoes warm.