Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

1 pk Cream cheese (3 oz)
1 t Garlic powder
1/4 t Pepper
1/2 c Sour cream
3 lb Potatoes -- bakers
2 T Butter or margarine
1 x Paprika
1 x Parsley

In a bowl, stir together cream cheese,
garlic powder, pepper, and sour cream;
set aside.

Prepare and boil quartered potatoes; drain well.

Using an electric mixer or a potato masher,
beat hot potatoes until they're in fine lumps.

Add sour cream mixture and continue beating
until smooth. Spoon potatoes into a well-
buttered 2-quart casserole; dot with butter
and sprinkle with paprika.

If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until
the next day. Bake, covered, in a 400 deg F
oven for 25 minutes (50 minutes if refrigerated);
uncover and bake for 10 minutes more or until
top is golden brown.

Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Makes 6
servings.