Snowy Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 to 10 potatoes (Russet)
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
fresh ground pepper to taste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1/4 c. green peppers, diced
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Peel, quarter and cook potatoes.
Drain and return pan to low heat, shaking to dry potatoes.
In large bowl of electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese and sour cream.
Add hot potatoes one at a time to cream mixture and continue beating at high speed until light and fluffy.
On low speed, add green onions, celery, green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and melted butter.
Spoon into 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.