MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES5 pounds baking potatoes 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp. onion salt Paprika or parsley (optional, for garnish) Peel potatoes, and cut into 1 inch cubes. Cook in a medium saucepan in boiling water to cover 15-20 minutes or until tender; drain and place into a large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, and salt; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not overbeat). Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch or 3 quart baking dish. Bake covered at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated; garnish, if desired with paprika or parsley. TO MAKE AHEAD:Unbaked mashed potatoes may be chilled up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and bake as directed. Makes 10 servings MORE RECIPES: Recipes For and Using Mashed Potatoes
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