Pimiento Cheese Mashed Potatoes

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the dish

5 pounds Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Kosher salt

2 cloves garlic, grated

Pimiento Cheese, recipe follows, at room temperature

1 cup half-and-half, warmed

½ tablespoon cracked black pepper, or more to taste

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

subheading: Pimiento Cheese:

8 ounces yellow Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons jarred pimientos, drained

1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish

½ teaspoon onion powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Hot sauce, optional

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