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Sunday Dinner Mashed Potatoes

By: Melody Mellinger 
"Sour cream and cream cheese add delicious dairy flavors to these potatoes. They're special enough to serve guests and can be prepared in advance. Since I'm a busy mother, that's a convenience I appreciate. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash potatoes. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, onion salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with the remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I cut this in half, used reduced fat sour cream/cream cheese and I added a couple good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Denice LJ   view full review
I have done this recipe for the last two Thanksgivings and everyone raves about them! It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow - I can see why these aren't your everyday mashed potatoes, but are reserved for "Sunday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by KATYPI   view full review
A nice tangy, hearty flavor, stands up well next to beef. Wonderful with gravy, great on its own!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Shannon B   view full review
These were good - but I really felt we needed to cut down on the cream cheese by about half -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2008 by Robin S.   view full review
I used red skin potatoes instead and didn't peel them. Turned out great and everyone liked them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Nik   view full review
Love these as a basic go-to type of mashed potato. Like a few others, I add a little garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Butter, sour cream and cream cheese are routine additions to my mashed potatoes. Onion salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by STROY21   view full review
This is the best way to make ahead your potatoes. I made them on Tuesday for Thanksgiving on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by †Angela†   view full review
The best mashies ever! This recipe is a staple at our thanksgiving dinners. I have made them...

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