Party Mashed Potatoes

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamy and tangy, these easy party mashed potatoes are perfect for a tailgate barbecue or potluck party.

Ingredients

4 cups mashed potatoes (8 to 10 large) or 4 cups prepared instant potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sour cream, cream cheese, chives and garlic powder. Turn into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over potatoes.
Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Top with cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 207 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

These creamy, tasty potatoes can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to pop them in the oven (I often do that). The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded cheese adds color. —Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

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