Rich Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Rich Mashed Potatoes

By: Natalie Warf 
"'These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy,' writes Natalie Warf of Spring Lake, North Carolina. 'I freeze them in individual and family servings for added convenience.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 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. 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 F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. To use frozen potatoes: Thaw in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by StevieD9387   view full review
I made these for Thanksgiving and they were a major hit. The only things I did different were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by Kelli F. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband made these for Easter dinner. They were great because he prepared them the day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by YoungBusyMoms-tatse4homeFlavor   view full review
Great, I added season to taste, cheese on top and mixed in a little bacon bit, all my cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by Kathleen   view full review
Making this for New Year's to go along with steaks on the grill. I'm adding cheese, crumbled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 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 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Dianne   view full review
These are indeed rich! So creamy and delicious. Instead of using garlic powder and onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Very tangy and of course, rich. I followed this recipe exact, only adding parsley, using onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by SLJ6   view full review
These mashed potatoes were soooo good. Very flavorful....cut the recipe in half and served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Jennifer T.   view full review
my friend, who is a potato expert, ate these right up. they didn't last long for 4 adults and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Susy B   view full review
Great recipe for a crowd. I made a chicken dish in my crockpot so that I could free up the oven.

 

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