Snowy Mashed Potato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. potatoes (12 medium), chopped
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sour cream
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1/4 c. chopped chives (optional)
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
Mash with electric mixer.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic.
Beat on high speed until smooth and light.
Stir in chopped chives.
Spoon into lightly greased 8 to 10-cup casserole dish.
Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes, until light brown and heated through.