Fix Ahead Mashed Potatoes Casserole

My cousin shared this recipe with me. Great side dish when having guests and goes well with any menu. May be refrigerated and baked later.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  medium white potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2 (3 ounce)  cream cheese
• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Slice potatoes thin. Boil in water using 1/2 teaspoon salt until tender. Drain and mash. (May use electric mixer).
2. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and salt. Mix well.
3. Place mixture in a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
4. Bake or refrigerate. If refrigerated, let stand 30 minutes before baking in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. (Last 5 minutes of baking time may sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.).