Company Potatoes

LuckyMomof3's Note:

This recipe came from my Nana (aka one of my best-friends) who has made it for every special occasion. It is so good but so bad but an absolute must for a comfort food recipe collection. Note: don't eat these first or you won't be able to finish your meal!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 9 large white potatoes
• 1 (250 g) package cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• paprika

Directions:

1. Peel and chop potatoes and boil in water until fork tender.
2. Drain and mash potatoes in large bowl.
3. Add cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder butter, egg, and garlic powder.
4. Beat with hand mixer until fluffy.
5. Scrape mixture into large casserole dish, and for nice appearance use back of spoon to "peak" potatoes like meringue.
6. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
7. *Mixture may be refrigerated at this point until needed, let stand at room temperature 1 hr before baking*.
8. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until peaks slightly brown.
9. Enjoy *this dish really holds its heat so be careful*.

Reviews

[Chef #356183]

loved it, all of my guests loved it as well

[*Parsley*]

Terrific potato casserole! Smooth and creamy. I added some salt, and used low-fat sour cream. Thanx for posting. I'll make this again. It will be a hit for holiday dinners.

[Sherrybeth]

VERY GOOD STUFF! Kids loved it and DH licked the pan clean! Thanks for sharing.