Vann’s Favorite: Mashed Potatoes

By Beth Jorgensen 2 hours+

Ingredients

  • 5# bag Yukon gold potatoes
  • 8oz cream cheese bar
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 8oz butter (1 stick)
  • 2t salt OR garlic salt OR onion salt
  • ½-1c parmesan cheese
  • Pepper
  • Chives and paprika if desired

Method

  1. Cook peeled and diced potatoes in large pot of boiling water until fork penetrates easily.
  2. Drain potatoes.
  3. Return drained potatoes to cooking pot and add cream cheese, sour cream, butter and salt.
  4. Mash or use ricer to combine ingredients.
  5. Scoop into buttered oven-proof casserole dish.
  6. Sprinkle chives, paprika and cheese on top.
  7. Cover with a piece of parchment paper then foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  8. Bake at 350F for approximately 45 minutes until warmed through and slightly brown on top.