Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

By susanwadle

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 pounds of russet potatoes
• 8 ounces of cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1 stick of butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• garlic salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• paprika - optional
• scallions or chives - optional

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from karenskitchenstories.com

Preparation

Step 1

Just cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil

Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the pieces can be pierced easily with a fork, but not falling apart

Add the cream cheese, sour cream, half of the butter, garlic salt, and pepper

Mash with a masher or mix with a hand mixer until fully incorporated

Mix in optional scallions or chives

Place the potatoes into a buttered 3 quart casserole and dot the top with the rest of the butter