Mashed Potatoes Extraordinaire

This is a great recipe to use at Thanksgiving or Christmas because it can be made ahead and heated through when needed. I usually make a half recipe because we are a family of 5. I got this recipe from Company's Coming.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 5  lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine)
• 1  cup sour cream (low fat is fine)
• 1⁄4 cup butter (I prefer butter) or 1⁄4 cup margarine (I prefer butter)
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  paprika (garnish)

Directions

1. Cook potatoes as usual in salted water until tender. Drain. Push through potato ricer.
2. Add cream cheese in pieces. Add next 5 ingredients. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a 2 qt casserole.
3. Place dabs of butter here and there over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and heat in 350 F oven until heated through (about 30-45 minutes, depending whether you've made it ahead and have taken it from the fridge).