Fix-Ahead Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes (about 4 large)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. sour cream
1/4 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Place potatoes in saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Drain.
Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher.
Add 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and salt, mixing until all ingredients are blended.
Spoon into lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
Bake at 350\u00b0, uncovered, 30 minutes or until hot.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.