Mashed Potato Casserole

Name: Mashed Potato Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Melted cream cheese and sour cream make this mashed potato casserole pillowy-soft while garlic salt, onion and paprika add subtle hints of flavor to the simple yet delectable side dish.

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender. Drain; place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion, garlic salt and salt; beat until blended.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

I’ve shared this recipe many times with relatives and friends, just as my sister-in-law shared it with me. It can be prepared up to two days in advance.—Margaret Lindberg, Richland, Washington

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