Rich Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Rich Mashed Potatoes

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy. Freeze them in individual and family servings for added convenience."

 

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Original Recipe Yield 12 to 14 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until very tender, about 20-25 minutes; drain well. Mash with 3 tablespoons of butter. Add cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, garlic powder and pepper; mix well.
  2. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the top. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Or bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. To use frozen potatoes: Thaw in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Footnotes

  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is how I almost always make my mashed potatoes, tho' I of course don't measure - just add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by cactusflower   view full review
I have used this recipe for many years and have even put it in a crockpot to take to church...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by CAFFEINEDANCER   view full review
I made these for Christmas dinner and everyone raved about them. I had a few people ask me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by runtex2008 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
There was nothing special about these mashed potatoes. A little dry and uneventfull.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Yosamigo   view full review
Great combination of creamy flavor and seasonings. I used a bit more butter, and added salt,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by AJ   view full review
I am going to try this right away. can tell by the ingredients that it will be very tasty,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2010 by Faith   view full review
Tasty, and work great for potlucks. I've taken this to church functions a couple of times - I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by Sumchelle   view full review
Making mashed potatoes is usually quite tasking for me (I have to use a ricer due to the "lump...

 

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